Todor Kableshkov drafted the famous 'Bloody Letter' here, which signaled the start of the April Uprising.
The house features a distinct architectural style known as the 'Koprivshtitsa house,' characterized by high walls and stone foundations.
The building was declared a cultural monument of national importance in the mid-20th century.
The interior layout preserves the original layout of the 'Plovdiv-style' urban house influence.
The museum collection includes the original pistol and personal effects Kableshkov carried during his revolutionary activities.
The Todor Kableshkov House Museum is a preserved 19th-century Bulgarian National Revival building located in Koprivshtitsa. It served as the birthplace of Todor Kableshkov, a central figure in the 1876 April Uprising against Ottoman rule. The house exhibits authentic period furniture, household items, and personal belongings of the Kableshkov family. Architecture features the traditional asymmetrical floor plan and wooden craftsmanship typical of the Koprivshtitsa school. The ground floor historically served as a mercantile store, reflecting the family's socio-economic status. The upper floor contains the living quarters where Kableshkov spent his formative years. Displays include his revolutionary correspondence, weapons, and historical documents related to the uprising. The museum functions as a branch of the Directorate of Museums in Koprivshtitsa.
The central wooden staircase and the view of the house's exterior from the cobblestone street in front.
Visit during the weekdays to explore the narrow rooms without crowds.
Combine your visit with the other five house museums in Koprivshtitsa by purchasing a combined entrance pass.
Check the floorboards and ceiling carvings, which represent traditional Bulgarian woodwork from the 1850s.
Do not attempt to touch the artifacts or the wooden displays, as they are fragile 19th-century antiques.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; operates on a seasonal basis with extended hours in summer.
Remove your shoes if requested by museum staff; maintain a quiet tone inside the historical living spaces.
