A building constructed in 1901 houses the Bourgas history museum. 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 … Read more
Near the village of Debelt, tourists can discover the 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more