Rousse, the Monument of Liberty
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The Monument of Liberty (1908–1911), built by the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi, it gained significance as one of the city's symbols, and now forms a part of her coat of arms

The Pantheon of National Revival Heroes (1977) is a Bulgarian national monument and an ossuary of over 500 revolutionaries. An eternal fire burns under the gold-plated dome. The Pantheon is one of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria.

The Museum of 19th century Lifestyle (Kaliopa's House, 1864). Legend has it the house was bestowed upon the beautiful Kaliopa, the wife of the Prussian consul Kalish, by the regional governor Midhat Pasha, who was in love with her.

The Roman Catholic St Paul of the Cross Cathedral (1890). Designed by the Italian architect Valentino, the cathedral is a rare example of Gothic Revival architecture in the country. The interior is decorated with sculptures and stained glass windows.
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