Pantheon of the National Revival Heroes


The Pantheon of the National Revival Heroes was built in the old Ruse cemetery, which has been transformed into the Park of the Revivalists. It is a national monument - an ossuary of the heroes who died for Bulgarian freedom - of the elite who formed the idea of ​​a nation among us, the Bulgarians. It was opened on February 28, 1978, in honor of the centennial of Bulgaria's liberation from the Ottoman yoke.

39 prominent Revivalists are buried in the marble hall of the 22-meter-high building. Here are some of their names: Lyuben Karavelov, Zahari Stoyanov, Stefan Karadzha, Panayot Hitov, Panayot Volov, Angel Kanchev, Baba Tonka Obretenova, Nikola Obretenov and many others. The names of another 453 enlighteners, chetniks, and volunteers are also inscribed. In the middle of the hall, under the gilded dome, an eternal flame burns. The building houses a permanent chapel "St. Paisius of Hilendar" and a documentary exhibition about the history of the church "All Saints".

Opening hours:

Every day from 09:00 to 12:00 (9 AM to 12 PM) and from 13:00 to 18:00 (1 PM to 6 PM).