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PLEVEN, BULGARIA
Pleven is surrounded by limestone hills in an agricultural region
of the Danubian Plain. It was a stronghold of the Bulgarian
Empire and has more than 450 places of architectural and cultural
significance. It was a key fortress during the Ottoman Empire
and became an important trade centre from the 15th to the
19th century. Several museums and monuments in the town are
dedicated to the Siege of Pleven, fought during the Russo-Turkish
War of 1877-1878.
NIKOLA TESLA MUSEUM,
SERBIA
Get a glimpse into the mind of
scientist and inventor Nikola
Tesla at a museum dedicated
to his life and work. Located in
a residential villa, the museum
is home to the world's largest
collection of documents,
photos and technical exhibits
related to Tesla, as well as a
golden sphere containing
his ashes. Enjoy a one-hour
Privileged Access tour where
you will view a short video
about Tesla, browse the
historic documents and various
personal items on display, and
observe authentic working
models of his machines. Then,
admire Tesla's ingenuity during
an interactive demonstration
of the famed Tesla Coil, a
device that produces
high-voltage, low-current,
high-frequency AC electricity.
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PLE V EN , BULG A R I A
NIKOL A TESL A MUSEUM , SER BI A
