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Day Out in Bourgas
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).
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 to the modern look of the city.
The port of Bourgas was built in 1903 and its trade high school appeared in 1905. Today the port of Bourgas is the largest cargo port on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
Art and culture are mixed together in Bourgas and there is much to see and do in the city and surrounds. Read more about Bourgas on Wikipedia
Here are a few ideas to get you started in Bourgas:
Bourgas guide
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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