About Rousse - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city in the country situated on the river Danube. It is located 320 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia and 203 km from Varna. The city is also called "Little Vienna" because of unique ancient architecture.

The city was founded by Roman Emperor Vespasian in 1969-1979 as the Sexaginta Prista ("Port of sixty ships"). In the Middle Ages Russian region was among the most developed areas of the Bulgarian state.

Russian is a major industrial center. One of the first industrial park was built here in Bulgaria. Machinery and shipbuilding industries are well developed.

The city is famous for its preserved buildings from the late nineteenth century and beginning ХХ. There are more than 260 monuments. Most of the city's attractions are situated in central Russian city (museums, architectural landmarks, theater, opera, hotels, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops).

Approximately 200 buildings are listed as historical and architectural heritage. Dohodno building was built in 1902 and the Freedom Monument was inaugurated in 1908. The first was built in classic German, and the monument is a unique creation of the Italian sculptor Arlondi Tsoki.

On the main street of the town is "Aleksandrovska", an architectural ensemble of buildings in neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architectural styles.

Russian is the most active and authoritative cultural center of the Bulgarian Danube and hosts several major cultural events every year. A modern city with an active nightlife, many nightclubs and restaurants that satisfy any taste.




Rousse | Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city in the country situated on the river Danube. It is located 320 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia and 203 km from Varna. The city is also called "Little Vienna" because of unique ancient architecture

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Hotel Splendid, Rousse

Hotel Splendid

Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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La Maison, Rousse

La Maison

Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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    Hotel Izvora, Rousse

    Hotel Izvora

    Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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    The English Guest House, Rousse

    The English Guest House

    Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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    Hotel Jeweller, Rousse

    Hotel Jeweller

    Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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    Hotel Teodora Palace, Rousse

    Hotel Teodora Palace

    Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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      Hotel Cosmos, Rousse

      Hotel Cosmos

      Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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      Cosmopolitan Hotel Wellness, Rousse

      Cosmopolitan Hotel Wellness

      Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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      Hotel Grand Riga, Rousse

      Hotel Grand Riga

      Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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      Divona Studio 2, Rousse

      Divona Studio 2

      Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Charlino Plaza, Rousse

        Charlino Plaza

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Hotel Vega, Rousse

        Hotel Vega

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Danube Plaza Hotel, Rousse

        Danube Plaza Hotel

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Best Western Bistra Galina, Rousse

        Best Western Bistra Galina

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        City Art Boutique Hotel, Rousse

        City Art Boutique Hotel

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        "Anna Palace", Rousse

        "Anna Palace"

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Family Hotel Square, Rousse

        Family Hotel Square

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
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        Plaza, Rousse

        Plaza

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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          Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel, Rousse

          Residence House Ruse Boutique Hotel

          Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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            Yalta Guesthouse, Rousse

            Yalta Guesthouse

            Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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            City House Hotel Restaurant, Rousse

            City House Hotel Restaurant

            Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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              Jorela Family Hotel, Rousse

              Jorela Family Hotel

              Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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              Apart Harmony, Rousse

              Apart Harmony

              Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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                Apartment Freya, Rousse

                Apartment Freya

                Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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                  Lombardi Apartment House, Rousse

                  Lombardi Apartment House

                  Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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