Ilio Voivoda House-Museum

Useful Information About Ilio Voivoda House-Museum

The Ilio Voivoda Museum in Kyustendil is a house-museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Ilio Markov – a legendary rebel and participant in the liberation struggles of Macedonia and Bulgarian lands under Ottoman rule. Born in 1805, he became a symbol of the indomitable Bulgarian spirit. His home today preserves the memory of heroism, courage, and popular admiration. The restored house of Ilio Markov, one of the most prominent figures in Bulgaria’s national liberation movement, hosts an exhibition titl…

History and Exhibitions in Ilio Voivoda House-Museum

The house-museum is part of the Regional History Museum “Acad. Yordan Ivanov” and presents the exhibition “The National Liberation Struggles of the People of the Kyustendil Region.” It includes:

• Personal belongings of Ilio Voivoda – weapons, uniforms, documents
• Artifacts and photographs related to revolutionary activities in the region
• Historical maps, documents, and battle reconstructions

Where Is the Ilio Voivoda Museum Located?

Address: 2500 Kyustendil, Tsar Osvoboditel Street No. 189
Phone: 078 55 18 11 or 089 554 1381
E-mail: rmuseum.kn@mail.bg, rmuseum.kn@abv.bg

Opening Hours

April – September

• Wednesday – Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM

October – March

• Wednesday – Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Lunch break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Closed Days

Monday and Tuesday

Admission Fees

Fees for a Single Museum Exhibition

Individual Visitors

• Adults – 5.00 BGN
• Students and Pensioners – 3.00 BGN
• Visitors with Children – 3.00 BGN

Group Visits (over 10 people)

• Adults – 4.00 BGN
• Students and Pensioners – 2.00 BGN

Fees for All Museum Exhibitions (three or more)

• Adults – 12.00 BGN
• Students and Pensioners – 5.00 BGN

Free Admission Day

Every last Thursday of the month

Guided Tour Prices

• In Bulgarian – 10.00 BGN
• In a foreign language – 20.00 BGN
• City tour – 60.00 BGN
• Regional tour – 100.00 BGN

Educational Programs

• Children’s corner – 3.00 BGN
• Museum workshop – 4.00 BGN per session

* Prices are current as of July 2024 and subject to change.

Is It Part of Bulgaria’s Top 100 National Tourist Sites?

Yes – as a branch of the Regional History Museum, the Ilio Voivoda House-Museum is included in the Top 100 National Tourist Sites of Bulgaria. A stamp can be obtained on-site.

Map

GPS Coordinates

42.28234264928646, 22.69762475929935

Learn More

Wikipedia – Ilio Voivoda

Nearby Attractions

Combine your visit with The Art Gallery “Vladimir Dimitrov – The Master”, Dimitar Peshev Museum, Alay Bania, Iron Bridge, and Hisarlaka Fortress.