Burgas, Port city on Black Sea coast, Bulgaria.
Description
Burgas is a port city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, stretching alongside several freshwater lakes. The city combines residential neighborhoods with industrial facilities, while parks and green spaces sit between the built-up areas.
History
The area developed from a small fishing settlement into a major port during the 19th century after the railway line was built in 1890. The modern city took shape mainly after World War II through industrial expansion.
Culture
The name comes from the Greek Pyrgos, meaning tower, referring to a medieval fortification. Today locals use the seafront promenade for walks and meet at the central square.
Practical
The central bus station sits near the city garden and connects different city districts with regular lines. Half a day is enough for a visit to walk the waterfront and explore the main areas.
Did you know?
The city hosts one of the largest open-air sand sculpture festivals in Europe, where artists create elaborate figures each summer. These temporary works remain visible on the beach for several months before wind and weather wear them away.
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Sea Garden
1.1 km
Cathedral St. Kyril and St. Methodius
821 m
Chernomorets Stadium
2 km
Бургаски солници
3.3 km
Archaeological Museum
859 m
Burgas drama theatre
1.2 km
Ethnographical museum
858 m
Burgas Lighthouse
2.6 km
Summer Theatre Burgas
1.1 km
Natural History Museum, Burgas
1 km
Регионален исторически музей (Бургас)
849 m
Burgas City Hall
1.1 km
Регионална библиотека „Пейо Яворов“ – Бургас
1 km
Atanasovsko Ezero
3.3 km
Burgas Art Gallery
1.2 km
Mother of God Orthodox church
1.3 km
Hl Mutter Gottes, Burgas
1.3 km
Church of the Assumption
1.3 km
History museum (Burgas)
859 m
Palace of Justice
523 m
Armenian Church the Holy Cross
1.1 km
Saint John of Rila Church
57 m
Концертна зала „Проф. Иван Вульпе“
740 m
Armenian Genocide memorial
1.1 km
Къща на Воденичаров
758 m
Borisova gradina
895 m
Къща на Коруджиев
1.1 km
Burgas Province administration building
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