SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library

The SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library maintains a collection of over 8 million items, including books, manuscripts, and historical documents in Sofia.

Established in 1878, the library experienced substantial damage during World War II bombings in 1944, leading to the destruction of its original structures.

The institution preserves more than 1,700 Slavic manuscripts from the 11th to 19th centuries and 3,100 Arabic codices within its extensive collections.

Researchers and visitors can access reading rooms, exhibitions, and cultural events, while benefiting from research services and free internet connectivity.

The Bulgarian Historical Archive section contains over 1.5 million documents recording the activities of revolutionaries from the 18th to early 20th centuries.

Location: Oborishte District

Inception: 1878

Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant

Part of: list of libraries damaged during World War II

Address: 88 88 бул. Васил Левски 1037 София 1037 София

Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 09:00-18:30; Samedi 09:00-15:00

Phone: +35929183101

Website: http://nationallibrary.bg

GPS coordinates: 42.69472,23.33611

Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:06