National Polytechnic Museum

Sofia


A treasure trove for anyone interested in the history of technology, this low-key museum displays an intriguing (though not always well-labelled) collection covering subjects such as photography, radio and time measurement. Exhibits include atomic clocks, early movie cameras, mechanical pianos and a gleaming 1928 Ford Model A.

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