Overview
Ruse is Bulgaria's sixth-largest city and one of the two main Danube crossings to Romania, making it a key transit point for travelers between the two countries. The city preserves a rich legacy of fin-de-siècle European architecture from when Ruse was one of the most developed and cosmopolitan cities in Bulgaria.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Mobile coverage is good in Ruse. Bulgarian SIM cards are available from shops.
Money
Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (лв). ATMs are widely available. Prices mentioned in listings are in lev.
Transport
Ruse is a major transport hub with rail and bus connections to Sofia, Varna, and Romania. The Danube Bridge connects to Giurgiu.
