Wine Museum
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Wine Museum in Pleven - one of a kind in the Balkans, is situated opposite the artificial pond in the beautiful park Kaylaka.

The appearance of the wine museum in Pleven no accident has long been a city famous for its wine-making tradition. In addition, Pleven - one of the main centers in the country, where a thriving wine industry. Already in 1902 there took place the opening of the National Wine Institute, and in 1980 - the opening of the first Bulgarian professional school of winemaking and viticulture.

The discovery of an unusual museum was in 2008, and served as the location is one of the caves of the park, cross-shaped design that impresses visitors. Inside the museum is divided into several thematic parts: two tasting room with 50 seats, the historic center and exhibition hall with wines.

Galleries caves are now stored wines from all regions of Bulgaria, and the number of bottles of wine in the museum's collection exceeds 12,000 Almost 7,000 bottles make up the largest collection of rare old wines of different ages excerpts - from 30 years to a century. Guides will share with visitors information about the history of viticulture and winemaking in the Balkans. That Bulgarian lands witnessed the ancient history of the drink beloved by many. It is known that the Thracians drinking wine is a complete sacred ritual, so they drank it undiluted.

Special part of the premises allocated for the museum objects and photographs showing the history of the production, specificity and technology varieties, depending on the region. Here are exhibited the ancient drums and containers in which wines are produced, as well as vials, rhytons and other vessels for drinking holy drink.

The Museum of wine is possible to taste wines and even in a short time to undergo a sommelier, which is held by experienced lecturers specialist.

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