ROUSSE Landmarks and Tourist Attractions in Rousse (Russe, Rouse)

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Bulgaria Landmarks > Rousse

Rousse is the largest Bulgarian port on the Danube river, with the glory of the most European of Bulgarian cities. Founded as Sexsaginta Prista (fleet station of sixty ships) by the Romans in 69, it has a major role in the formation of the Bulgarian identity during the centuries.

Rousse played an important role in the struggle for national liberation and independance of the Bulgarian Church, even more so as Bulgaria's entranceway to modern Europe, becoming the biggest town and the uncrowned capital of Bulgaria in the late 19th century and the beginning of 20th century.

Rousse is notable for its cultural wealth, great achievements and diversity - over 200 architectural monuments, part of the Bulgarian architectural and cultural heritage. See the Sexsaginta Prista Roman Castle, the Profitable building (1902), an old theatre and one of the most beautiful buildings, the Regional Museum of History, the Regional Library.
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