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National Museum of Military History hosts an exhibition named “Sofia – Capital of Unified Bulgaria”

Photo: National Museum of Military History

On the occasion of Unification Day, marked on September 6, the National Museum of Military History takes us 136 years back in time with the exhibition named “SofiaCapital of Unified Bulgaria”. A special map presents 12 locations in the capital city connected with the historical events surrounding the Unification of Bulgaria:https://militarymuseum.bg/embeds/map-unification-sbw/map-unification.html/

The historical narrative is enriched with the memories of the people who witnessed these events, as well as with animations that illustrate the historical facts.


A touch screen application presents the role of the local institutions, public and private buildings. The exhibition features personal belongings of Prince Alexander I Battenberg, Stefan Stambolov (Chairman of the National Assembly), Vasil Radoslavov (Minister of Justice in the cabinet of Petko Karavelov), Captain Konstantin Nikiforov (Minister of Defense), etc.

Compiled by: Elena Karkalanova

English version: Kostadin Atanasov

Photos: National Museum of Military History


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