This huge, gloriously titled neo-baroque building dominates the western end of pl Svoboda. Built between 1898 and 1902 by Viennese architects, it was intended as a home for the Dramatic Theatre (which is still here) and several shops. The rents from these were used to fund local schools, hence the name. These days it also houses a few restaurants.
Profit-Yielding Building
Ruse
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Pantheon of the National Revival
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Catholic Church of St Paul the Crucified
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This grand sculpture stands in the middle of pl Svoboda (Freedom Square) and is a popular meeting point. The woman depicted is said to represent free…
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The clock tower, on the site of Bulgaria's first insurance company, is a popular meeting point.
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5. Catholic Church of St Paul the Crucified
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6. Museum of the Urban Lifestyle in Ruse
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7. Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
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Archaeological work is ongoing at this former Roman fortress at a high point along the Danube. Research attests to some 2000 years of continued military…
8. Ruse Regional Museum of History
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