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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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

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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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        Jorela Family Hotel, Rousse

        Jorela Family Hotel

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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        Lombardi Apartment House, Rousse

        Lombardi Apartment House

        Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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          La Maison Ruse, Rousse

          La Maison Ruse

          Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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          Bistra And Galina, Rousse

          Bistra And Galina

          Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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            Bistra And Galina, Rousse

            Bistra And Galina

            Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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              Sunset Over Danube, Rousse

              Sunset Over Danube

              Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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                Odyssey, Rousse

                Odyssey

                Rousse, Rousse, Bulgaria

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