Sozopol Archaeological Museum

The museum occupies multiple exhibition halls within the former St. Kiril i Metodiy temple building, displaying artifacts from the 5th millennium BC to 18th century AD.

Founded in 1961, this institution preserves findings from ancient Apollonia, a Greek colony established in 610 BC that became a major Black Sea trading center.

The museum exhibits stone anchors, medieval amphorae, marble friezes, and ceramic architectural elements that represent the regional maritime and urban development through centuries.

The museum opens from 8:00 to 17:00 during summer months from June to October, and from 8:00 to 12:00 during winter, with closures on Sundays and Mondays.

The institution houses Bulgaria's largest collection of painted ancient Greek ceramics dating from the 6th to 2nd century BC, including rare Ionic pottery specimens.

Location: Sozopol

Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

GPS coordinates: 42.42192,27.69270

Latest update: March 13, 2025 00:01