National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is located in Sofia in Saborna Street, at No. 2. The idea of ​​creating a museum of archeology began in the 1840s. After the liberation from Ottoman rule, during the Russian provisional government, the museum building was built, along with the National Library. The museum became independent in 1892, with its staff, budget established by royal decree of Ferdinand, the prince of the time, ve recognized it as a separate entity. It has a very extensive collection, which compares well to the museums of Athens and Istanbul for the region of the Balkans .. It is also an important research center.