174 years from the birth of Dimitar Brakalov (1840-1903)

[img left]http://www.burgasmuseums.bg/uploads/old/images/notables/d.brakalov.jpg[/img]In the history of Burgas one of the names that must appear with gold letters is the name of Dimitar Brakalov. He was a genuine figure in the Bulgarian Revival, an active participator in the struggle for Bulgarian independence and builder of prosperity for the city of Burgas.

Today Brakalov’s house has been declared a cultural monument and is home to the Ethnographical exposition of Burgas and the Prize "Dimitar Brakalov" is awarded annually for contributions to the development of Burgas and citizenship.

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