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    Things to do in Burgas

    The most interesting things to do in Burgas. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Burgas

    Although Burgas is not considered the most popular resort in Bulgaria, the rest here is no worse than in other parts of the coast. The city has a couple of equipped beaches, many hotels for every taste and quite interesting attractions.

    Every year Burgas hosts several international festivals dedicated to theater and music. From April to September, the city turns into the cultural capital of the country, to which travelers from all over Europe aspire.

    First of all, tourists will be interested to visit the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, the Seaside Park, ancient Roman and Thracian settlements. It is also worth taking a boat trip to St. Anastasia Island and walking along the picturesque city pier in the evening.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Burgas

    Seaside Park

    The park stretches along the Black Sea coast for 7 km. On its territory there are viewing 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.

    Seaside Park
    Central Beach

    Central Beach

    The beach is located near the Seaside Park. The sand here has a pleasant yellowish tint, and the water is almost always transparent, despite the proximity of the port. There is also a pier known throughout Europe – a favorite place for romantic evening walks. Pleasure boats are moored here and fishermen can often be seen 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 certain theme: fairy-tale characters, famous personalities, movie heroes or animals. To create compositions, an incredible amount of sand is brought to the site.

    Sand Sculpture Festival
    Zero kilometer

    Zero kilometer

    A compass marker that accurately determines the geographical center of the 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 Alexandrovskaya Street. It is a slab with a relief ornament. From the zero kilometer, all distances to any place in Burgas are counted.

    Archaeological Museum

    The exposition is located in the building of the former gymnasium, built at the end of the XIX century according to the project of the Swiss master X. Mayer. The collection contains artifacts related to 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 Antius and the dolmen tomb of the XIII century BC, found in the vicinity of the Burgas Bay.

    Archaeological Museum
    Ethnographic Museum

    Ethnographic Museum

    The museum collection is housed in a picturesque mansion of the XIX century, which in itself is of considerable historical and cultural value. The exhibition consists of handicrafts, national costumes and other interesting items. During the holiday season, the museum staff arranges master classes for visitors to learn traditional crafts.

    Burgas Opera House

    The stage where musical productions and concerts take place. It is considered the cultural center of Burgas and annually receives a huge number of tourists. The troupe of the theater actively participates in holidays and cultural events. Among them are the Classical Music Festival in April, the July Opera Festival, and the Art Week in August. During the season, the theater hosts up to 6 premiere productions.

    Burgas Opera House
    Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius

    Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius

    The temple was built at the end of the XIX century to replace the old wooden church. The construction was carried out on donations from residents of the city. The project was developed by the Italian architect R. Toscani. Apparently, therefore, some elements of the building are more characteristic of European Catholic churches than of an Orthodox cathedral. However, the outline of the dome clearly traces the features of the Byzantine style.

    Holy Cross Armenian Church

    The church was built in 1853, as evidenced by the inscription on its wall. However, according to some documents, the building appeared in 1808. Russian Russian and Bulgarian soldiers were buried in this church during the Russo-Turkish War. Today it is the spiritual center of the Armenian community not only in Burgas, but throughout the region. The building was included in the list of cultural monuments in 1970.

    Holy Cross Armenian Church
    Ruins of ancient Deultum

    Ruins of ancient Deultum

    Ruins of a Roman Empire settlement located 17 km from Burgas. The colony at this place was founded under the Emperor Vespasian. Over the years, the settlement has become one of the richest cities in the region. Deultum existed until the XIV century, after which it fell into decline and ceased to be 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 mentioned under the name Thermopolis (Therma). The place is famous for the fact that hot mineral springs are located here. Philip of Macedon, Emperor Justinian and Suleiman the Magnificent managed to visit the Aqua Kalida. Even under the Thracians, there was a temple on the territory of the settlement, which attracted pilgrims from distant lands.

    Settlement
    Farm of peacocks Burgas

    Farm of peacocks 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 peacock breeding is a rather laborious process, the owner of the farm copes with it well. The birds look happy and well-groomed, as they are kept in almost ideal conditions.

    Poda Nature Reserve

    The protected area is located south of Burgas. It was created in order to preserve the population of birds that used to nest in these places. Pelicans, herons, cormorants, sandpipers and other species live in the reserve. Thousands of storks arrive here at certain times – they use the local marshes as a transit point on the way from Europe to Africa.

    Poda Nature Reserve
    St. Anastasia Island

    St. Anastasia Island

    An island in the Gulf of Burgas, located 6 km from the coastline. Its territory is divided by an Orthodox church (it owns a temple with a lighthouse) and a private company that owns a hotel and restaurant. There is a lighthouse on the island. It is believed that in the XV century there was a monastery here. Recently, the island has been developing as a tourist destination. People come here to breathe fresh air and admire the endless expanses of the sea.

    Lakes of Burgas

    There are three picturesque lakes in the vicinity of the city: Burgas, Atanasovskoye and Mandra. The first is considered the largest natural reservoir in Bulgaria. It is separated from the sea by a narrow sand spit. The second is characterized by a rich variety of fauna and a high concentration of salt in the water. The third is a freshwater reservoir, part of its territory is occupied by the Poda Bird Sanctuary.

    Lakes of Burgas