Vrana Park & Museum, Royal residence park and museum in East Sofia, Bulgaria.
Vrana Park & Museum is a former royal residence in East Sofia consisting of two palace buildings set within expansive grounds. The property features landscaped gardens, artificial lakes, and open green spaces that surround the structures.
The site began as private property in the late 1800s before King Ferdinand I acquired it and transformed it into a royal residence with botanical gardens. The complex expanded over time and served the royal family for several decades as their home and retreat.
The name comes from a village that once stood on this land before it became a royal residence. Today visitors can see how the rooms and grounds reflect the tastes and interests of those who lived here.
The museum operates only on weekends, so plan your visit accordingly if you want to see inside the buildings. The park has flat pathways and open grounds suitable for leisurely walks and exploring the gardens at a comfortable pace.
The grounds contain hundreds of plant species from different climates, including rare specimens that have been cultivated for over a century. This living collection reveals how royal gardens blended aesthetic design with scientific plant study.
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