


Tourist attraction
Vrana park
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- address:
- Sofia, 5, bul. Dragan Tsankov
- email:
- info@parkvrana.com
- telephone:
- 0035929634566
On June 8, 2013 . park " Vrana (Crow) " opened its doors to visitors. This is an extremely interesting place is only 11 km. from Sofia. The park stretches nearly 960 acres , as in his live over 100 species of birds , squirrels , foxes , badgers , rabbits , wild cats and deer . Its territory is believed that there are about 821 plant species, some of which are endangered. There is also access to the famous palace " Crow " which was donated to the Metropolitan Municipality of Simeon Sakskuborgotski in 2001 . with the condition that it be maintained and citizens have free access to it. This was one of the favorite residences of King Ferdinand , which he bought in 1899 . and created here the first building - a small hunting lodge . Gradually over the years began construction of other objects, such as in 1912. completed construction of the palace . Legend has it that as Ferdinand was a keen ornithologist , he decided to name the first mansion perched on the roof of the palace bird , which in this case was a crow . " Crow " goes through many political eras. After the abdication of King Ferdinand I of course he becomes the property of Tsar Boris III. Main building of the palace was bombed by the Allies during World War II . Lands in the coming years are used by representatives of political and state leadership of Bulgaria - Georgi Dimitrov , Vasil Kolarov, Todor Zhivkov , and more. now after opening the mansion , visitors can see the royal palace , the house in which he lived Georgi Dimitrov, when the royal family left Bulgaria , a rich collection of familiar and not so familiar trees , rockeries , ponds , quiet alleys with preserved old lamps . never creators did not think that the park will be visited by so many people and so narrow paths leading to the royal palace , are sometimes close to those who want to quickly get to the impressive building of the palace , where they filmed many Bulgarian and Hollywood films and television series " not given " and the "Tree of Life." recommend except for the consideration of the palace to take the time and a walk in the park , which is home to numerous plant and animal species. you can see and " lake with lilies ." Other landmarks are rockery " Daalem " royal stables and many endangered tree species. unique royal garden is open from 10: 00 to 16:00 pm, the hour guided tours begin . now days to visit only on weekends. Admission is 5 BGN for adults and 2 for students, BGN 8 - family ticket. Pensioners and children under 7 years will come free. Near Park " Crow " is within easy reach by bus № 5 and № 7 of Sofia. Seize the opportunity to visit this wonderful place , full of history from a few close to our historical eras.
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Working hours: 10:00 to 16:00