Day Out in Bourgas

With a population of some 300,000 , Bourgas is the second largest city on the Black Sea coast but its main attraction is without doubt the sea. With its international airport, Bourgas is a great starting point for visiting the southern coast.

Bourgas

Art and culture are mixed together in Bourgas and there is much to see and do in the city and surrounds. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

The Museum of History - Hosts a large collection of archaeological items, and is an impressive building in itself.

Adress: 31 Lermontov Str.

Site: www.burgasmuseums.bg

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In the centre of Bourgas you will find the lovely St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral which contains some beautiful frescos. It is the most important Bulgarian Orthodox church in Burgas.

Right behind the St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral you will find the Ethnographic Museum in Bourgas. It is located in a house built in 1873, which is now a cultural monument. It has some fabulous exhibits including kukeri masks, traditional costumes, fabric and embroidery.


Adress: 69 Slavianska Str.

The Museum of Nature and Science has an exhibition of plants from the Strandzha region, and houses over 1,200 exhibits of insects and reptiles.

There is also a delightful Art Gallery displaying art by renowned Renaissance artists.

The Sea Garden - Located next to the sea up on a hill, this is a great place for a relaxing walk. Here you will find flowers, shaded paths and sculptures. The park covers a few kilometres and encompasses an open air theatre, small zoo, casino and several cafes and restaurants. The main Bourgas beach is found just down the garden steps.

Bourgas is not short of restaurants and bars either! Often they offer live music too. You will probably be spoilt for choice. Eating out in Bourgas is pretty reasonable cost-wise. If you want somewhere to sit and watch the world go by, then head for one of the numerous cafés on the tree-lined Aleksandrovska Street.

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