Tag:community_centre=chitalishte
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 community_centre = chitalishte
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A traditional Bulgarian community centre focused on culture, education, and local traditions.  
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A chitalishte (Bulgarian: читалище) is a traditional type of community centre specific to Bulgaria. Chitalishta (plural) are multifunctional cultural institutions that typically provide:
- Public or semi-public libraries
- Reading rooms
- Educational courses (especially for children)
- Rehearsal and performance spaces
- Organisation of local cultural events, festivals, and celebrations
- Preservation of local traditions and folklore
Chitalishta play an important role in community life, particularly in smaller towns and villages.
How to map
Use this tag for buildings or facilities that function as a Bulgarian chitalishte.
amenity=community_centre community_centre=chitalishte
Common additional tags
name=* - official name of the chitalishte
addr:*=* - address information
website=*
start_date=* - year of establishment (often historically relevant)
What not to map
Do not use this tag for generic cultural centres outside Bulgaria.
Do not use it for informal meeting places without an established cultural or educational role.
Similar tags
Tag:amenity=library - for standalone libraries