Ruse, Bulgaria

Ruse (or Rousse) is situated in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube River. Ruse attracts many tourists with its 19th- and 20th-century Baroque and Rococo architecture. Renowned for its rich culture, Ruse hosts a philharmonic orchestra and the Ruse State Opera. The city is also home to the Battenberg Palace, built 1892, which hosts the Ruse Regional Historical Museum.

Language: Bulgarian     Currency: Lev (BGN)