Although Burgas is not considered the most popular resort in Bulgaria, vacation here is no worse than in other parts of the coast. The city has a couple of well-equipped beaches, many hotels for every taste and quite interesting sights.
Burgas annually hosts several international theater and music festivals. From April to September, the city turns into the cultural capital of the country, which travelers from all over Europe aspire to.
First of all, tourists will be interested in visiting the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, the Seaside Park, ancient Roman and Thracian settlements. It is also worth taking a boat trip to the island of St. Anastasia and in the evening walk along the picturesque city pier.
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Seaside park
The park stretches along the Black Sea coast for 7 km. On its territory there are observation platforms, well-groomed flower beds, walking alleys and fountains. You can go down the steps to the sea itself. The park has everything for a pleasant pastime: bike paths, comfortable benches, playgrounds, cafes, a summer theater, a mini-zoo and even a casino. Among the numerous monuments there is a monument dedicated to A.S. Pushkin.
Central beach
The beach is located near the Seaside Park. The sand here has a pleasant yellowish tint, and the water is almost always clear, despite the proximity of the port. There is also a pier known throughout Europe - a favorite place for romantic evening walks. Pleasure boats dock here and you can often see fishermen sitting with a fishing rod.
Sand sculpture festival
Since 2008, a festival has been held in Burgas, during which visitors can look at the bizarre sand figures created by participants from different countries. Each time the exhibition is dedicated to a specific theme: fairy-tale characters, famous personalities, movie heroes or animals. To create compositions, an incredible amount of sand is brought to the site.
Zero kilometer
A compass mark that accurately identifies the geographic center of a city. She appeared in 2011 and immediately fell in love with the residents. They affectionately nicknamed the zero kilometer “the navel of the city”. The attraction is located on the street. Alexandrovskaya. It is a slab with a relief ornament. All distances to any place in Burgas are counted from the zero kilometer.
Archaeological Museum
The exposition is located in the building of the former gymnasium, built at the end of the 19th century by the project of the Swiss master H. Mayer. The collection contains artifacts from the Thracian, Roman and Greek periods of the city's history. The most valuable exhibits are the statue of Apollo from the ancient settlement of Antiy and the dolmen tomb of the 13th century BC, found in the vicinity of the Bourgas Bay.
Ethnographical museum
The museum collection is housed in a picturesque 19th century mansion, which itself is of considerable historical and cultural value. The exhibition consists of handicrafts, national costumes and other interesting items. During the holiday season, museum staff provide workshops for visitors to teach traditional crafts.
Burgas Opera House
The stage on which musical performances and concerts are held. It is considered the cultural center of Burgas and receives a huge number of tourists every year. The theater troupe actively participates in festivals and cultural events. Among them are the classical music festival in April, the July opera festival, and the arts week in August. Up to 6 premiere performances take place in the theater per season.
Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius
The temple was erected at the end of the 19th century to replace the old wooden church. The construction was carried out with donations from city residents. The project was developed by the Italian architect R. Toscani. Apparently, therefore, some elements of the building are more typical for European Catholic churches than for an Orthodox cathedral. However, the outline of the dome clearly shows features of the Byzantine style.
Armenian Church Holy Cross
The church was erected in 1853, as evidenced by the inscription on its wall. However, according to some documents, the building appeared in 1808. During the Russian-Turkish war, Bulgarian and Russian soldiers were buried in this temple. Today it is the spiritual center of the Armenian community not only in Burgas, but throughout the entire region. The building was included in the list of cultural monuments in 1970.
Ruins of ancient Deultum
The ruins of a settlement from the times of the Roman Empire, located 17 km from Burgas. A colony at this place was founded under the Emperor Vespasian. Over the years, the settlement has developed into one of the richest cities in the region. Deultum existed until the XIV century, after which it fell into decay and was no longer mentioned in sources. Artifacts found on the territory of the former colony are exhibited in the archaeological museum.
Settlement "Akve Kalide"
The settlement is a fortified Thracian settlement. In ancient manuscripts, it is referred to as Thermopolis (Terma). The place is famous for its hot mineral springs. Philip of Macedon, Emperor Justinian and Suleiman the Magnificent had time to visit Aqua Kalida. Even under the Thracians, there was a temple on the territory of the settlement, which attracted pilgrims from distant lands.
Peacock farm Burgas
Several dozen of these magnificent birds live on the peacock farm. Tourists are happy to come here on excursions to admire the plumage and observe the habits of birds. Despite the fact that breeding peacocks is a rather laborious process, the owner of the farm copes with it well. The birds look contented and well cared for as they are kept in almost ideal conditions.
Poda Nature Reserve
The protected area is located south of Bourgas. It was created in order to preserve the population of birds that used to nest in these places. The reserve is home to pelicans, herons, cormorants, waders and other species. At a certain time, thousands of storks arrive here - they use the local swamps as a staging post on their way from Europe to Africa.
St. Anastasia Island
An island in the Bourgas Bay, located 6 km from the coastline. Its territory is divided by the Orthodox Church (it owns a temple with a lighthouse) and a private company that owns the hotel and restaurant. There is a lighthouse on the island. It is believed that in the 15th century there was a monastery. Recently, the island has been developing as a tourist destination. People come here to breathe fresh air and admire the endless sea.
Burgas lakes
There are three picturesque lakes in the vicinity of the city: Burgas, Atanasovskoe and Mandra. The first is considered the largest natural body of water in Bulgaria. A narrow sand spit separates it from the sea. The second is distinguished by a rich variety of fauna and a high concentration of salt in the water. The third is a fresh water reservoir, part of its territory is occupied by the Poda bird sanctuary.
