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
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 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
The town of Primorsko is located 52 km south of Bourgas on a colorful peninsula in the foot of Strandzha Mountain. Primorsko and the nearby territories have their rich history. Early data shows that an ancient settlement was found on the area where currently the town is located. This settlement was involved in trade and … Read more
Chernomorets is a small resort village situated 25 km away from Bourgas and eight km north of Sozopol. Until 1951, it carried the name St. Nikola. According to researchers, the village appeared in the first half of the 17th century. Today, the village has managed to differentiate itself from noisy coastal resorts. The village has … Read more