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The town of Ruse is steeped in rich Bulgarian history dating back to the early 19th and 20th centuries. It is located along the bank of the Danube River just under 200 miles northeast of Sofia, over 120 miles northwest of Varna, and 62 miles northeast of Veliko Turnovo. Known as “Little Vienna” due to its architecture, Ruse is also a town of firsts. The first Bulgarian paper was printed here, the first railway road was completed here, and the first navy school and weather service were established here. The town has 19 amazing museums, archaeological reserves, the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, Cherven Fortress, and the Bassarbovo rock monastery.
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