Sights in Stara Zagora
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Geo Milev House-Museum
The unique Geo Milev House-Museum, set around a lovely enclosed garden, contains manuscripts and paintings by locally-born Milev (1895-1925). Despite losing an eye in WWI, Milev continued to write poetry dealing with social issues, such as Septemvri, about the September 1923 agrarian revolution. The political sympathies of Milev's work led to it being confiscated by the authorities.
The writer was arrested, put on trial, and then kidnapped by the police and murdered. Contemporary artists also sell their work in the museum, which has a relaxing café in the garden courtyard.
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House-Museum
This unique house-museum, set around a lovely enclosed garden, contains manuscripts and paintings by locally born Milev (1895–1925). Despite losing an eye in WWI, Milev continued to write poetry dealing with social issues, such as Septemvri, about the September 1923 agrarian revolution. The political sympathies of Milev’s work led to it being confiscated by the authorities. The writer was arrested, put on trial, and then kidnapped by the police and murdered.
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Roman Theatre
The Roman Theatre, often called the Antique Forum Augusta Trayana, was built in the 3rd century AD. It’s in a good state and hosts popular alfresco concerts during summer. Although visitors cannot wander around the site, you can peer in from the roadside. Other ruins opposite are accessible at all hours of the day.
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Roman floor mosaic
Built as it is on the grid of an ancient Roman city, Stara Zagora has yielded some pretty amazing discoveries. One such find, a massive Roman floor mosaic dated to the 4th to 5th century AD, is displayed in the post office's eastern entrance. The room relies on natural light, however, so it's best seen on a sunny day.
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Neolithic Dwellings Museum
Two 8000-year-old Stone Age houses are partially preserved in a secure and airtight environment at the Neolithic Dwellings Museum. These modest one-room homes were abandoned after a fire several millennia ago, making them among the Balkans’ best preserved Neolithic dwellings.
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Eski Mosque
One of Bulgaria’s oldest Muslim shrines, Eski Mosque dates to the 15th century, and resides along the mall. Although decidedly abandoned, it remains an interesting sight from outside and a special addition to Stara Zagora’s skyline.
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Geo Milev Drama Theatre
The City Garden is one of Bulgaria’s best: clean, with plenty of shade, new seats and functioning fountains. Behind it is the Geo Milev Drama Theatre, built in 1914, where popular performances are still held.
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