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Entering the Red Flat means travelling back in time to Communist Bulgaria of the 1980’s. By visiting the home of an average family you will discover what everyday life was like for ordinary Bulgarians during the Cold War. Work and leisure, school and vacation, eating, drinking, watching TV, partying and doing the chores – how did these things happen in the days of Reagan and Gorbachev? Enter the flat and find out for yourselves.

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The Red Flat
24 Ivan Denkoglu st
1000 Sofia

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Visitor information The Red Flat

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 – 18:00
Tuesday
10:30 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:30 – 18:00
Thursday
10:30 – 18:00
Friday
10:30 – 18:00
Saturday
10:30 – 18:00
Sunday
10:30 – 18:00

Museum will be closed from 30 December 2019 until 2 January 2020.

Admission

Normal rateBGN 18.00

Facilities

Museum shop
Credit card
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

24 Ivan Denkoglu st, Sofia

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Exhibitions

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Red Flat in Sofia, Bulgaria offers visitors a glimpse into life during the communist era. The museum is set up as a typical apartment from the 1980s, showcasing everyday items and decor from that period. Visitors appreciate the authentic atmosphere and the opportunity to see how people lived during those times. The guided tours are informative, providing context and historical background. However, some visitors find the space small and the experience relatively brief. The museum's strength lies in its ability to transport visitors back in time, but it may not offer enough depth for those seeking a comprehensive historical analysis. Overall, it's an interesting stop for those interested in recent Bulgarian history, though it may not appeal to all tourists.

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