Bulgaria Archives and Libraries

Introduction
The Bulgarian archival system was first established in the twentieth century. Some Bulgarian records for the Ottoman period may be located in Turkey and Greece. Also, compiled genealogies exist in some community libraries (reading halls). Efforts to obtain genealogical information from Bulgarian archives by correspondence are usually futile.

Archives and Libraries
The Cyril and Methodius National Library "Vasil Levski" 88 1504 Doktorska Gradina Sofia, Bulgaria Phone: +359 2 918 3101 Website: www.nationallibrary.bg

Established in 1878, the National Library functioned as a quasi-state archives until 1951. It is particularly significant as a depository of old Turkish administrative records. The Library does not hold any vital records.

The Central State Historical Archives Sofia 1000 5 Moskovska Str. Bulgaria Phone: 2 94 00 157 Email: cda@archives.government.bg Website: www.archives.government.bg

Established in 1951, the Archives is the official repository for records from 1878-1944. The website includes information and links to the individual state archives.

State Military Historical Archives Veliko Tarnovo, 5000 21, Hristo Botev str. Bulgaria Phone: 062 635873 Email: dvia@archives.government.bg Website: www.archives.government.bg

Established in 1951, the Military Archives holds records pertaining to the history of the Bulgarian army.