Wikimedia Commons contributorsChocolate-walnut cake
Garash cake
A dense Bulgarian chocolate cake built from thin walnut layers and glossy ganache, traditionally flourless.
What's in it Walnuts, egg whites, sugar, cream, butter and dark chocolate.
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StefkaVasileva · CC BY-SA 4.0Ruse Province · RSE27
Ruse
Община Русе
Municipality: Ruse. Province: Ruse Province. Cities, villages, nature and landmarks—organized so you can quickly choose where to go.
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BasarbovoБасарбовоVillage · 02796BazanБъзънVillage · 07231Dolno AblanovoДолно АблановоVillage · 22558MartenМартенTown · 47336NikolovoНиколовоVillage · 51679Novo seloНово селоVillage · 52235ProsenaПросенаVillage · 58637RuseРусеTown · 63427SandrovoСандровоVillage · 65348SemerdzhievoСемерджиевоVillage · 66158TetovoТетовоVillage · 72357HotantsaХотанцаVillage · 77342Chervena vodaЧервена водаVillage · 80460YastrebovoЯстребовоVillage · 87700
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Basarbovo1 Recorded settlements →Bazan1 Recorded settlements →Marten1 Recorded settlements →Nikolovo1 Recorded settlements →Novo selo1 Recorded settlements →Prosena1 Recorded settlements →Ruse3 Recorded settlements →Sandrovo1 Recorded settlements →Semerdzhievo1 Recorded settlements →Tetovo1 Recorded settlements →Hotantsa1 Recorded settlements →Chervena voda1 Recorded settlements →
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Bulgarian food
Local food →Local food
Danube fish · Ruse pastry · garash cake · local wine
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Viktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia CommonsSalad · vegetarian
Shopska salad
The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.
What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsBreakfast · pastry
Banitsa
Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.
What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.
Sumit Surai / Wikimedia CommonsCold soup · vegetarian
Tarator
A cooling yogurt and cucumber soup served cold—simple, fresh and especially popular in summer.
What's in it Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, walnuts, water and a little oil.
Jeroen Kransen / Wikimedia CommonsSlow-cooked main
Kavarma
Rich meat and vegetables slowly cooked with paprika and savory, often arriving sizzling in a clay pot.
What's in it Pork or chicken, onion, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and spices.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsGrill · street favorite
Kebapche
Seasoned minced meat shaped into long rolls and grilled over high heat for a smoky crust.
What's in it Minced pork or mixed meat, cumin, black pepper and salt.NEARBY
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Русе
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Buses and trains
Ruse has rail, intercity buses and city transport. Regional trains/buses serve Ivanovo, Dve Mogili and Byala, but park sites need last-mile planning.
Nearby places
Nearby places
StefkaVasileva · CC BY-SA 4.0RuseRuse architectural centre
Архитектурният център на Русе
Belle Époque façades, a broad central square and the Danube promenade give Ruse a Central European air.
Read the guideStefkaVasileva · CC BY-SA 4.0RuseDanube riverfront at Ruse
Дунавският бряг при Русе
Bulgaria's grandest Danube city opens to the river through quays, parks, port views and long sunset horizons.
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Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0BasarbovoBasarbovo Rock Monastery
Басарбовски скален манастир
Bulgaria's active rock monastery occupies caves and terraces above the Rusenski Lom River.
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MilaNikol · CC BY-SA 3.0NikolovoLipnik Forest Park
Лесопарк Липник
A lake, wooded paths and recreation areas make Lipnik a popular green escape immediately east of Ruse.
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