Earth and Man National Museum

The Earth and Man National Museum in Sofia is one of the largest mineralogical museums in the world, housed in a former arsenal building near the city's southern park. Its galleries display thousands of minerals and crystals, including giant polished specimens and rare gemstones from around the globe. Themed halls explain the structure of the planet, precious and semi-precious stones, and the uses of minerals. Concerts held among the glittering exhibits and a hall of huge crystal clusters make it a distinctive stop for families.