Museum stories

Discover Rakia

Six stories reveal how rakia is made, how its traditions travelled and why it continues to bring people together.

Rakia is fruit, craft and memory distilled into a glass. Explore the objects, methods and social traditions behind Bulgaria’s most recognisable spirit.

Origins & cultureThe Path of RakiaRead the story → Village traditionThe Rural Still PotRead the story → Early craftDistilling in ClayRead the story → Traditional productionThe Copper Pot StillRead the story → Modern productionThe Rectification ColumnRead the story → Living heritageKrachma: The Village Gathering PlaceRead the story →