Naum Torbov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naum Torbov
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Architect
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| Born | 18 November 1880 Gopeš, Manastir Vilayet, Ottoman Empire
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| Died | 2 June 1952 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Ottoman/Bulgarian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Sofia Central Market Hall |
Naum Torbov (born November 18, 1880 – died June 2, 1952) was a famous Bulgarian architect. He designed many important buildings, especially in Sofia, the capital city.
About Naum Torbov
Naum Torbov was born on November 18, 1880. His birthplace was a village called Gopeš, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. His family later moved to Bulgaria and settled in the town of Oryahovo.
Naum loved to design buildings. He went to the National University of Arts in Bucharest, Romania. He studied architecture there and finished his studies in 1904.
After graduating, Naum Torbov returned to Bulgaria. He started working for the government in the Ministry of Public Buildings and Roads. In 1906, he became the head of the architecture department for the city of Sofia. Two years later, in 1908, he opened his own design office.
Naum Torbov was known for his unique style. He followed a design trend called "national romanticism." This style often used traditional Bulgarian elements in modern buildings. He designed over a hundred buildings. These included public buildings, homes, and factories. You can find his work in cities like Sofia, Oryahovo, Silistra, Botevgrad, and Mezdra.
Famous Buildings He Designed
Naum Torbov created many well-known buildings. Some of his most famous designs are:
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel Paris
- Hentovi house - located on Knyaz Boris I street 135, Sofia (built in 1906)
- Stanishevi house - located on Miladinovi brothers street 27, Sofia (built in 1909)
- Masonry edifice - located on Hristo Botev boulevard 71 (built in 1910)
- Sofia Central Market Hall - located on Knyaginya Marie Louise boulevard, Sofia (built in 1911)
- Dimitar Kostov's edifice - located on Alabin street 36, Sofia (built in 1914)
- Romanian institute - located on Exarch Joseph street, Sofia (built in 1933)
Images for kids
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The Central Market Hall, a famous building by Naum Torbov.
