National Art Gallery, Art museum in central Sofia, Bulgaria.
The National Art Gallery is a museum housed in a former royal palace in central Sofia that displays over 50,000 works of Bulgarian art. The collection spans multiple venues and includes paintings, icons, and other artistic forms from different historical periods.
The building was converted into a royal palace in the late 1800s from an earlier structure on the site. It later became an art gallery and has since preserved and displayed how Bulgarian artists documented their history.
The works on display reflect beliefs and daily life that mattered to people across centuries. You can see how Bulgarian artists expressed their faith and surroundings through paintings and icons across different periods.
You can visit the different exhibition sections during regular opening hours, and it helps to plan for multiple buildings across the area. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk between separate locations to see different collections.
The collection is split across several specialized locations, including one dedicated to art from the socialist period. This separation allows you to focus on particular art movements and epochs during your visit.
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