Museum of the Revival and Constituent Assembly

The Museum of the Revival and Constituent Assembly stands in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo's old town, Bulgaria's medieval capital, and occupies one of the city's most significant historic buildings. It is essential for anyone wanting to understand how modern Bulgaria came into being.

What you'll see The building itself, with its imposing facade in the Bulgarian National Revival style, is a remarkable piece of 19th-century architecture, raised by local master builders during the national awakening. Here, after Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule, the Constituent Assembly convened and adopted the country's first constitution — the so-called Tarnovo Constitution. The exhibition covers this era of cultural and political revival: documents, photographs, period objects, and the very hall where the foundational decisions of the Bulgarian state were taken.

Practical The museum sits in the historic part of town, a short walk from other key sights — the Samovodska Charshia craft street, the central church and square. Veliko Tarnovo is easily reached by car or coach from Sofia, Ruse or the coast, and the old centre is best explored on foot. Pair the visit with Tsarevets Fortress and Trapezitsa for a full day devoted to Bulgaria's medieval and modern history. Check current opening hours and ticket prices via official sources before visiting, as these may change.