Standard TimeEET |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Sofia |
Ruse time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Ruse, Bulgaria: "Little Vienna" on the Danube River
Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria, located in the northeast of the country on the south bank of the Danube River, across the river from the Romanian city of Giurgiu. It is an important river port and industrial center of Bulgaria, and enjoys the reputation of "Little Vienna" due to its many neo-Baroque and neo-Rococo buildings.
History and Culture
Ruse has a long history and its strategic location made it an important trade and cultural crossroads. The city center has preserved many elegant buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the Freedom Monument, the Panteleimon Church and the Drama Theatre. Ruse was also one of the major centers of the Bulgarian Renaissance.
Economy and Transportation
As Bulgaria's main port on the Danube, Ruse is a key logistical hub connecting Central Europe with the Black Sea region. The famous Danube Bridge (Friendship Bridge) connects Bulgaria with Romania and facilitates cross-border trade and travel. The city's economy is based on machine building, chemical and food industries.
Tourism and Attractions
Visitors can stroll along the Danube's walking paths and enjoy the views across the river, visit the Regional History Museum or explore the ruins of the old Roman fortress "Sexaginta Prista". The National Transportation Museum in Ruse is also a unique site, presenting the history of transportation in Bulgaria.
Ruse Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
08:50
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17:47
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