Sofia City Art Gallery, Municipal art museum in central Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Sofia City Art Gallery is an art museum with multiple exhibition spaces in the city center. The collection displays paintings, sculptures, graphics, and photographs created by Bulgarian and international artists.
The museum was founded in 1928 as one of the first institutions dedicated to collecting Bulgarian artworks. Its focus is on works created from the Liberation period through the mid-20th century.
The name reflects its role as a public collection for the city and its residents. Inside, the artworks show how Bulgarian painters and sculptors engaged with artistic movements happening across Europe during their lifetimes.
The museum is centrally located and easily accessible by foot or public transport. Hours of operation vary between weekdays and weekends, so it is worth checking before your visit.
The collection connects European artistic trends with Bulgarian works spanning from the Liberation period through the mid-20th century. This approach reveals how Bulgarian artists participated in broader European art movements of their era.
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