Church

The largest and most important monument of Burgas is the church dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius. The church is included in the list of "100 most important monuments of Bulgaria". The building is often called a cathedral because of its appearance, although it does not have this status because the seat of the diocese is in the town of Sliven. [btn "Book a hotel in Burgas with a discount" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html…

Sandy beach, Promenade

The beach stretches along the entire eastern coast of the town for over 3 km, reaching up to 60 metres wide in places. Burgas beach is the ideal place to relax after a stroll through the city, but you can also spend the day. It is completely separated from the hustle and bustle of the city by a large green hill. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-plaz] In the…

Park

The largest park in Burgas covers an area of 2 square kilometres between the town and Burgas beach. The park, called "Sea Garden", is part of a small cliff above the beach and offers nice views of the sea. Head to the park for relaxation, but also for fun at the small pilgrimages for children, culture at the outdoor theatre and several monuments. [btn "Top 10 hotels in Burgas - click to view" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html…

Science centre, Lighthouse

PlanetUm is a popular science centre located at the passenger dock on the long pier. At the end of the pier are two photogenic lighthouses, which are among the symbols of Burgas and can be reached in 3 minutes on foot from PlanetUm. [btn "Find a hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-planteum] The name PlanetUm comes from the Earth-shaped planetarium building that houses the science…

Salt Plain

The Burgas salt ponds are a little-known but interesting tourist attraction on the northern outskirts of the town. On the vast area of Lake Atanasovsko, salt is mined in many salt pans, which are distinguished by water with a typical pink colour. [btn "Book a hotel in Burgas with a discount" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-saltpans] Enjoy the mud and salt bath The salt pans are still an active…

Street, Shopping class

The main pedestrian and shopping street in Burgas is called Aleksandrovska Street and runs from the main railway station through Troykata Square to the Church of St. Ivan Rilski. Take a stroll along this beautiful street shaded by mature trees and the cute colourful umbrellas that hang over the pavement. [btn "Find a hotel in the centre of Burgas" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-aleksandrovska] …

Monument, Square

The central Troykata Square lies in the middle of the pedestrianised Aleksandrovska Street and is dominated by the monument of the Unknown Soldier. These monuments are generally referred to as "Alyosha" in Bulgaria and the same is true in Burgas. [btn "Find a hotel in the centre of Burgas" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-alyosha] The Alyosha Monument was erected in 1953 in memory of the victims of…

Church

One of the oldest monuments in Burgas can be found right in the centre of the city near Aleksandrovska Street. The unassuming little church of the Holy Cross belongs to the Armenian Church and was built in 1673. [btn "Find a hotel in the centre of Burgas" https://www.booking.com/city/bg/burgas.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-burgas-alyosha] The church has only one nave and the building bears typical features of Armenian church architecture.…