Things to do & places to visit in Ruse Province, Bulgaria

Ruse Province #10 destination in Bulgaria 2023. The average rating score is 4.32 based on 1.077 traveler reviews, of 35 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Sofia, current date and time: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:47.

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General weather summary in May

74°F - 53°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze

Feels like

28%

Chance of rain

106.0 millimeters

Amount

11.2 mph

Wind speed

63%

Humidity

14.7

Daylight length

5:51 AM

Sunrise

8:33 PM

Sunset

51%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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5.0 Don Taxi (7 reviews)
- Highly recommended! Five star company and employees.
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Taxis & Shuttles

DON TAXI provide a taxi transport and shuttle service to people arriving or leaving Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest. The charge is for up to 4 passengers in a car. DON TAXI - Ruse delivers a licensed taxi service and shuttle for transfer from/to Bucharest Airport. See more..
5.0 BoardGames Ruse (4 reviews)
- Amazing place with amazing people
Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

This club is the coolest place in the town. The atmosphere was amazing, everyone was having so much fun. You can go with your friends or you can go alone - there's always a place for you at the tables to join a game. And beside the enormous collection of games from which you can choose to play, there are also a lot of craft beers to try - even Bulgarians. If you want to have some fun and meet cool people - that's your place! See more..
5.0 Global Trans Group (3 reviews)
- VERY RECOMENDABLE!
Taxis & Shuttles

WeI ordered a taxi to GTG for travelling from Varna to Bucharest (4 people, 4 suitcases). At the exact time, the driver was there with a clean, new and good car. We stopped in Ruse for several hours with the baggage in the car. Vladimir, he driver was very eficient, speaking English. All the trip was 129 €. It was a very good option. We had thought on travelling by bus or train. The budget had been closed previously by mail. Perfect. See more..
5.0 Showroom XS (2 reviews)
- The most beautiful nightclub i've ever seen
Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs • Dance Clubs & Discos

Everything in this nightclub were amazing. The atmosphere was unique, the music too. I recommend everyone who visits this city to come and spend an incredible night in this unreal club.. See more..
5.0 Zahari Stoyanov House Museum (2 reviews)
- The Imaginary town
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums

The House of Zahari Stoyanov presents the museum narrative of the imaginary town of Rousse - the history of the town in the times of great changes. In the 19th century, shortly before, and soon after the Liberation, the citizens of Rousse started to acquire new - European, Modern - manners of everyday lifestyle. The exhibition of the house museum presents this change through the writings of the Chronicles of the National Revival period - Zahari Stoyanov See more..
4.5 Freedom Square (197 reviews)
- Beautiful and spacious
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Beautiful and huge square in the center of Ruse, the 5th biggest city in Bulgaria, dominated by the soaring and grand Monument of Freedom. It is surrounded by buildings of awesome neo-baroque and neoclassical architecture, many of which are cultural monuments, that brought Ruse the nickname of "The Little Vienna" long time ago. A couple of fountains are on the square as well as some well-trimmed, manicured small gardens. You can watch the world going by from some of the benches in the shade of the trees or you can enjoy a drink or meal in some of the restaurants and cafeterias scattered along the periphery of the square. See more..
4.5 Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo (113 reviews)
- Beautiful frescoes!
Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

This is a gorgeously frescoed church of the life of Christ, painted on the walls of a rock cave. One cannot but delight in the age and the skill of the paintings and marvel at the fact that they are still there, in all of their splendor, for us to view. There are two ways up to the cave. One is an easy, gradual walk of about five minutes to a viewpoint and then a short walk along the ridge to the church cave. The other is directly up some stairs to the cave, maybe a two minute climb. I saw a few comments about the difficulty of reaching the top, but that can only be from people who have never climbed five flights of stairs. It truly is not difficult. But, it is not handicapped accessible. See more..
4.5 St. Dimitrii of Basarbovo Monastery (106 reviews)
- Amazing! Beautiful monastery
Religious Sites

When I got out of the tour van I was amazed at the beauty of this monastery built into the side of the mountain. It's absolutely incredible! There are quite a few steps to navigate alongside the mountain to visit the different rooms. You get to see how the Monk's lived. There is also a new monastery at the bottom where I was lucky enough to meet the resident Monk and receive a blessing. A gorgeous and incredible monastery in Bulgaria. A must see! See more..
4.5 Sveta Troitsa Cathedral (61 reviews)
- Fabuluos Orthodox Church Building
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

This Orthodox church is built into the ground. Descending the stairs you realise it is much bigger and grander than the external structure suggests. When lit the sanctuary is full of the most vivid colours and the wall of icons is the most impressive I have ever seen. The church feels like a living entity. Must see... See more..
4.5 Orlova Chuka Cave (57 reviews)
- nice cave
Caverns & Caves

It is the second longest cave in Bulgaria, 40 km from Ruse. Few of the galleries of this limestone cave, which is said to be 13 km long, are open to visitors, the guided visit takes about 40 minutes, the narration is good, but only in Bulgarian. There is a camp in the immediate vicinity of the cave where you can stay in tents. See more..
4.5 Rousse Museum of History (47 reviews)
- Essential visit for history of area
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

This is a well organised and explained museum containing excavated finds from ruse and the area around, from the prehistoric period to victorian times. There is a good amount of displays for prehistoric and Roman artefacts, with less on Thracian discoveries. There is also a good section on the goths and medieval times. All areas have lots of information in English and artefacts are well displayed. There are seats at regular intervals. At only 5 leva (2.50 euro) each it is well worth it, and gives a good impression of the history of the area. There are also leaflets in english to buy about the local historical sights and trinkets. The staff and very helpful and speak good English. See more..
4.5 Ecomuseum & Aquarium (42 reviews)
- The Only Bulgarian Aquarium with Danube Fish
Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums

Opened in 2014, this is the newest museum in Ruse and the largest freshwater aquarium in Bulgaria containing Danube river fish. In this eco-museum is presented the diversity of species and protected areas along the Danube river, as well as the coexistence of man and nature. The museum is located on four floors, where you can see a rich collection of fossils and dioramas depicting various species in a real environment. Special attention is paid to the exposure of prehistoric animals, including a model of the hairy mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) in real size. Exposed is the world's only entirely preserved mammoth body part for those species - the lower jaw of Mammuthus rumanus. See more..
4.5 Medieval town of Cherven (27 reviews)
- Extraordinary place with breathtaking views!!! It is a must-see! !!
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Extraordinary place with breathtaking panorama views. The fortress is really fascinating and its well preserved. The battle tower is iconic. The whole location has been used in the popular tv series “Game of Thrones”. I loved every part of the place and its perfect for families and large groups. I strongly recommend it, it is a must see!!! See more..
4.5 The Dohodno Zdanie (25 reviews)
- The best
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Viena is here! Romantic place. Wonderful architecture.Ruse can be proud of this building, worthy of a symbol of the city. See more..
4.5 Sexaginta Prista Fortress and Museum (24 reviews)
- Back to Roman times
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Sexaginta Prista is a great place to see, a preserved and exhibited Roman fort, part of the Roman defense system. On the site you can see sections of the fortification wall, a Roman watch tower, replica of a pristis ship, as well as a WWII bomb-shelter, adapted as a temple to Mithras. See more..
4.5 Museum House of Kaliopa (17 reviews)
- Loved this house with lots of historic figures and furniture
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums

This is a family and house steeped in history from the 19 century. Excellent tour guide and lovely piano solo too. Worth a visit if you like history and seeing homes from that era. See more..
4.5 State Opera Rousse (8 reviews)
- cheapest best value opera ive ever been to
Spent 2-3 hours Ballets • Operas • Symphonies • Theatre & Performances

I saw opera ruse at the international opera festival in bansko in 2015. they performed czardas princess, very well. I decided to visit them at their home theatre and watch nabuco. tickets are ridiculously cheap. 5 bgn £1.80 €2.55 $2.70. beautiful small theatre seats 500. good orchestra, solid chorus, traditional production, good principals. an evening to remember. really worth the visit. See more..
4.5 Rusenski Lom Nature Park (8 reviews)
- Alsolutley fantastic!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

This is one of the most unique places I ever been. It begins with an old monastery built in a rock. The monk cells are indded in the mouintain but they are peinted and all. After it the rode continues along the Lom water in a land with hills and trees. After a while you.ll find the canyon and the delta of Lom, a unique place abundand of specific flora and fauna. I found there hudge shells. See more..
4.5 Rosarium (8 reviews)
- One of my favourite places in Ruse.
Spent < 1 hour Parks • Gardens

It is actually a quite place. No matter how many people are there, most people go there to chill, so you can do it as well. Go, alone or with a date, smell the wonderful roses, enjoy the beauty of Bulgarian nature. You won't regret it. See more..
4.5 Ruse Art Gallery (5 reviews)
- Nice find,
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

Had not seen this advertised, just came across the sculptures whilst walking the banks of the Danube. Pleasant surprise, no details and most not really worthy of mention, seemingly a bit amateurish, however a couple are really good and worth the effort.to see. See more..
4.5 Monument of Liberty (2 reviews)
- The symbol of Ruse
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

The Monument of Freedom is, no doubt, the symbol of the city of Ruse and dominates the central Freedom Square. It was designed by the famous Italian sculptor of Florence, Arnaldo Joki, but built by a Bulgarian sculptor as a tribute to those who fought for the liberation of Bulgaria in 1876/77. It is a figure of a woman on a high column, holding a sword, with 2 lions at the base of the column, one breaking the chains of slavery and the other guarding the sword and shield of freedom. See more..
4.0 Danube River (173 reviews)
- Vibrant part of town
Bodies of Water

Park "Keya" (meaning a pier in Bulgarian) along the Danube River is a vibrant part of Ruse. Children's playgrounds, a couple of cafes, manicured gardens but not too many trees to protect you from the sunshine are there in the park which clearly has been well taken care of recently. It is a perfect place for a relaxing stroll in the early summer evening to watch the sunset and the passing-by river ships and barges. A number of very good restaurants are up on the boulevard above the park. See more..
4.0 National Museum of Transport and Communication (38 reviews)
- Great place
Speciality Museums

Interesting place with a lot of history. Definitely worth the time. Friendly staff, and easy to get too, encompassing a large chunk of Bulgarian railway history. It is housed in the first railway station built in Bulgaria in 1866 See more..
4.0 Forest Park Lipnik (14 reviews)
- Wonderful park
Parks • Forests

this place is great for recreation, entertainment and fun. the park is very large. there is everything you need for a wonderful day - a park, lakes, cultural monuments, interesting buildings, etc. I recommend it to anyone who wants to spend an unforgettable and relaxed day See more..
4.0 Museum-Estate Baba Tonka (9 reviews)
- Fantastic new museum
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

My family decided to visit the re-opened house-museum; we were surprised by the improvements; very stylish, new, with digital screen, very helpful guide; we paid 4 levs per person & kids went free; we were the only visitors and the guide - Blagovest, gave us a lot of information about baba Tonka's life, Russian-turkish war; the house-museum is 3 floors; the exhibition started on the second floor, the history about russian-turkish war is on the first floor, a presentation of Bulgarians caught by Turkish solder in a jail is the ground floor; there are lots of artefacts and paper, but not so many furniture; we found the exhibition informative, collected and well organized; 10 metres upper the street you can visit Zahary Stoyanov's house-museum; the view along Dunabe river from the boulevard is amazing; See more..
4.0 The Monument to Angel Kanchev (5 reviews)
- Angel Kanchev (and Elias Canetti)
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Many people, walking up Boulevard Slavyanski (leading from the Anna Palace Hotel and the river to Alexandrovska and Freedom Square), will be curious about the statue in the middle of the road of a strikingly good-looking, very young man holding a pistol. This is Angel Kanchev, revolutionary hero of the Bulgarian struggle for freedom from the Ottomans, who, rather than be captured, took his own life very near this spot. He was only 22. Ruse University is also named after Angel Kanchev. And a few yards up the same street you can see the first floor flat where the great writer and Nobel prize-winner Elias Canetti spent his childhood. It isn't possible to go in (at any rate, it wasn't when I was there), but there's a plaque outside. See more..
4.0 Mladezhki Park (3 reviews)
- Beautiful
Parks

This park reminded me of my childhood. It is very big and a little wild. In the autumn with all the leaves on the ground is really beautiful. I recommend it for a nice relaxing stroll. See more..
4.0 The Clock Tower (1 review)
- "The" Meeting Place in Ruse
Points of Interest & Landmarks
There are many clocks in Ruse, but this one is "the" clock. Everyone understands where to meet when you tell them "The Clock." The Clock is located at the top of the pedestrian Alexandrovska Street at Freedom Square and is a well-known meeting point in the city. See more..
3.5 Pantheon of National Revival Heroes (34 reviews)
- People of Ruse don't like the Pantheon
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

The Pantheon is an ossuary of 453 persons supporters of the Bulgarian national revival. Many of them connect their lives with Ruse. A church called "All Saints" was demolished to build the Pantheon - that is why people of Ruse don't like the building. Urban legend says that everyone who participated in church demolition had either died, was heavily injured or another big trouble happened to him. Nowadays, the church is reconstructed nearby the Pantheon, and there is an orthodox cross on Pantheon's top. Inside the Pantheon there is a chapel and a museum exposition. Pantheon store the bones of revolutionaries, rebels and cultural educationists important for the History of Bulgaria. Here lie the bones of Dragan Tsankov, Karavelov, Zahari Stoyanov, Thoma Kardzhiev, Atanas Uzunov and Olimpi Panov, as well as the decent family Obretenovi. See more..
3.5 Rousse TV Tower (15 reviews)
- Probably the best panorama over the city
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Unfortunately the tower cannot be visited. Locals told me about a restaurant on top of the tower, which is also closed currently. See more..