The most imposing building on "Preslav" Str. is the building of The Chamber of Commerce and Stock Market, designed by architects Dabko Dabkov and Stefan Venedikt Popov. It was built on part of the old powder keg (Baruthane). The construction began in 1929 and ended in 1933. The building was inaugurated by Bishop Andrew in 1935. Since 1952, the building has housed the Navy Headquarters under the Ministry of National Defense and, as a military facility, is guarded. The total cost of the building was 15.48 million lev, with the Stock Market contributing 6.85 million and the Industrial Association 8.621 million. The municipality provided 700 m² of land free of charge.
The building is an architectural monument of local importance. It`s designed with wholesale scaled baroque elements. Typical for the building is the massive half-rounded rizalit that ends with a huge circular dome-shaped shield. The three arched doors can be achieved by large semicurved staircases.
The building is an architectural monument of local importance, featuring large-scale Baroque elements. Its most striking feature is a massive, half-rounded risalit topped with a huge circular dome. Three arched entrances are approached via broad, semi-curved staircases. The doors are flanked by Corinthian columns supporting a balustrade balcony. The building reflects the strength of the Chamber of Commerce and Stock Exchange. Since 1952, it has served as the Navy Headquarters under the Ministry of Defense and is guarded 24 hours a day.
Contacts:
16 "Preslav" Str.
Public Relations of the Navy
tel.: +359 52 552 012, +359 52 552 013
e-mail: bnf@bta.bg
