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Candidature of Varna for European
Capital of Culture |
It was launched on 13
June 1985 by the Greek minister of
culture, the famous actress and singer,
Melina Mercouri. Initially, the
initiative was called European City of
Culture in a special motion of the
Council of Ministers of the Union.
The official document stated that the
European City of Culture was to present
a culture which in its historical roots
and contemporary development was
characterized both by common elements
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Bulgaria’s European Capital of Culture |
In 2019, a Bulgarian
city and a Italian city will be the
European Capitals of Culture. The
designation procedures are described in
Decision No 1622 of 24 October 2006 by
the European Parliament and the Council
of the European Union.
The applications are assessed by a
special commission of 13 members. Seven
of them are from European institutions
and six are appointed by the
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Libraries, Museums and Galleries |
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The Regional Museum of History
Varna 9000, 41, Maria Luiza Blvd.
The Regional Museum of History – Varna is an administrative body which unites the historical sites Pobiti Kamani, Rome Baths and Aladzha Monastery as well as the following departments each occupying a separate building – Archeological Museum, National Revival Museum, History of Varna Museum, Modern History of Varna Museum, Museum of Ethnography, Museum of Natural History.
For contacts:
Varna 9000, 41, Maria Luiza Blvd.
Director: Ass. Prof. Valentin Pletnyov, Ph. D.
tel.: +359 52/681 011 / 681 012
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