Art Gallery, Square 500
Visit the National Gallery of Art, Square 500 situated in heart of the Bulgarian capital Sofia near the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and immerse yourself in a journey trough the creative and vibrant world of art. The Gallery Square 500, is the largest building of the National Gallery and showcase diverse range of artworks created by local and foreign artists displayed on 4 levels of the building.
Once you enter the 19th-century Neoclassic building, initially designed by Austrian architect Friedrich Schwanberg and, in its present form, by architect Nikola Nikolov, you will embark on a thought-provoking adventure in the world of artistic exhibitions of traditional and experimental art. The Square 500 Gallery presents a large variety of artistic mediums, from paintings and sculptures to photography and multimedia installations. The exhibition halls are carefully designed to convey unique perspectives and enhance the pleasant sense of uniqueness of the art works created by, as mentioned previously, local and foreign artists.
During your visit to the National Gallery Square 500, you will have the opportunity to encounter pieces of decorative and applied art, including sculptures by Rodin and Meshtrovich and paintings by Vladimir Dimitrov — Maystora, Ivan Mrkvička, Zlatyu Boyadzhiev, Tsanko Lavrenov, Anton Mitov, Vasil Stoilov, Ivan Milev, Rosso Fiorentino, Jan van Goyen, Nicolas Peters Berchem, Isaac van Ostade, Auguste Renoir, Maurice Vlaminck, and Konstantin Korovin, as well as drawings by Dürer, Rembrandt, Goya, Chagall, Picasso, Miró, and Dali. In addition, the National Gallery Square 500 frequently hosts special exhibitions, artist talks, and numerous workshops.
The visit to the National Gallery Square 500 is a fascinating journey that will stimulate your imagination and challenge your perceptions while you are wondering through the beautifully designed, spacious gallery halls. Therefore, whether you're seeking visual inspiration, cultural immersion, or a quiet moment of contemplation, the Square 500 Gallery enables you to explore the limitless possibilities of the extraordinary world of art.