St. Kliment Ohridski Monument

The Museum of Paleontology and Historical Geology at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is housed in the university's main building, which was designed by Jean Bréasson and later expanded by Bulgarian architects. The collection, which goes back to fossils gathered by Bulgaria's first state geologist, Georgi Zlatarski, serves primarily for research, and only a limited selection is open to visitors. One highlight is the Deinotherium skeleton on display at the entrance, which also appears in the museum's logo. Admission is free, and the museum is open on weekdays in the morning and afternoon. It is an important place for sparking public interest in paleontology, evolutionary biology, and the earth sciences.