HISTORY THAT LIVES

    Koprivshtitsa plays significant role in Bulgarian history. For Bulgarians, Koprivshtitsa is a symbol for the freedom gained after five hundreds of years of Turkish occupation. On the 20th of April, 1876 the first shoots fell on the famous bridge, marking the beginning of the End of the 500-year occupation.

            An astounding number of renowned Bulgarians - writers, poets, revolutionist and  politicians have come forth from the small mountain village Koprivshtitsa. The houses in which they were born now serve as museums honouring these great persons and episodes of Bulgarian history. The most noteworthy of these places are the Oslekov House (erected in 1856) with its impressive interior, wood carvings and wall paintings, the Liutov House, a prime example of 'Bulgarian baroque', and the Kableshkov house, with typical interior design and an exhibit highlighting the fight for independence.

There are 'each one offering' six museums in Koprivshtitsa, each offering insight into the various aspects of culture, history and lifestyles of the bygone era.