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Bourgas

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:37:00 +0300

The city of Bourgas came into existence almost 2000 years ago. At first it served as a trade and military settlement of the town of Apollonia (Sozopol). Most of the residents were military veterans. The town had various military and fishermen towers, which led to its name being “Pyrgos,” meaning ‘tower.’ Slight changes lead to the nowadays name of the city. Bourgas, the current name, is connected to the writings of Ottoman historians, who mention it for the first time in 17th century. Until the end of the 19th century Bourgas remained small and lacked any major role. The first school and church of the settlement were built in 1868. After the end of the Ottoman rule, Bourgas developed into a modern, European city. A conflagration in XIX century destroyed almost the entire city, which had to be rebuilt afterwards. This event contributed...

Bourgas Archaeology Museum

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:40:00 +0300

The Bourgas Archaeology Museum is situated on Bogoridi street. It occupies one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings on the street. The collection was presented for the first time in 1989 and artifacts were collected over a period of 100 years. Several museum halls feature exposition items from the end of the 4th and 5th centuries BC. These were found in ancient Thracian, Roman and Greek settlements along the Black Sea coast. One of the biggest dolmens discovered near the village of Granichar can also be seen in the museum alongside stone and bone utensils. Ritual clay figures are some of the most interesting exhibition items. These were used by Thracian priests in the 1st to 3rd centuries. The collection also includes numerous marble statuettes. Statues, painted ceramics and jewelry are some of the fine artifacts that can be explored in the museum. Some valuable...

Deultum Fortress

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:39:00 +0300

Near the village of Debelt, tourists can discover Deultum archaeology preserve. The village is situated 17 km away from the coastal city of Bourgas. Deultum preserves evidence of ancient times. Over a period of 2000 years, the region housed one of the most important economical centers of southeastern Thrace. Oldest evidence of a settlement in the area dates back to the late Bronze Age or the 13th to 12th centuries BC. According to historians, the name of the first settlement was Dovelt meaning place between two swamps. During the reign of emperor Vespasian, the region turned into a Roman veterans colony. The proximity to the sea and the availability of important roads turned the settlement into an important trade center. Its name changed to Deultum. In the 4th century, Deultum turned into the fourth most important settlement in Haemimont province. Its name changed once...

Marine Garden in Bourgas

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:56:00 +0300

Ask any Bourgas resident about the city’s biggest landmarks and you will be directed to the marine garden. This is the most romantic place in Bourgas, situated in the very heart of the city. Construction of the garden began way back in 1910. A young garden expert from Varna named Georgi Douhtev decided to apply in the setting up of the park all of the knowledge he gathered during his studies. Douhtev turned the empty space into one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful gardens. Thank to his love for exotic plant species, the park features various unusual plants. A quarter of the garden has been named a monument of gardening art. You could start your walk following Bogoridi street. The first thing to strike you upon entry in the park is the breathtaking view from its terrace. The marine casino is situated nearby, though not functioning today. ‘The...

Bourgas History Museum

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:15:00 +0200

A building constructed in 1901 houses the history museum of Bourgas. The collection presents society, economy and culture from the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. The ground floor has been turned into a crypt that protects many Triavna school icons. Some authentic revival-period books are also protected there. Photos present the old Bourgas on the second museum floor. Together with documents, the pictures present the evolution of the city and its transformation into important harbor and trade center. The opening of the first school and the creation of the first church in the city can also be witnessed through the pictures and documents. Authentic photos present the cultural development of the city in this period, as well. A number of well-known actors performed in Bourgas at the time. The events and individuals involved in national liberation...