Ancient beehive tomb – heroon (mausoleum) near the town of Pomorie
The ancient beehive tomb is a unique architectural monument combining Roman construction techniques with Thracian traditions.
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Ancient Domed Tomb “The Hollow Mound”
Located at the entrance to the town, it is a monument of national significance dating back to the 2nd–4th centuries AD. The site is distinguished by its unique hollow column, which widens towards the top like a mushroom.
Beglik Tash
Beglik Tash is an ancient Thracian megalithic observatory and sanctuary, often referred to as the “Bulgarian Stonehenge.” It is located about 5 km from the town of Primorsko, deep within a beautiful oak forest in the Ropotamo Nature Reserve. Dating back to the late Bronze Age (14th century BC), the sanctuary was a centre of mystical Thracian rituals associated with the worship of the Sun, the Mother Goddess, and fertility.
Foros Peninsula
The ancient and medieval fortress of the Foros Peninsula - the predecessor of modern Burgas If you want to touch the historical spirit of Burgas and its long-kept oldest secrets, here is the place that will take you hundreds of years back... The Foros Peninsula is located in the Poda area (in the Kraimorie district of Burgas). In 2008, archaeological research was carried out for the first time, which established that there are still preserved remains of the lost city, the predecessor and symb
Pomorie
“Pomorie - ancient romantic, eternal” was founded with the name Anhialo in the 4th century BC. The strategic location determined Pomorie as one of the most important Black Sea towns on the Bulgarian lands. Anhialo has been repeatedly destroyed by goths, avars, fires and natural disasters, but has always revived and rebuilt his role as the major transport and military transport center. The production and trade with grain, wine, fish, timber and other agricultural products, which have been with ma
Rusokastro Fortress
Rusokastro Fortress, also known as Rusokastron, is the largest medieval fortress in Southern Bulgaria, covering an impressive area of 52 decares. It is located about 30 km west of Burgas, within the municipality of Kameno. The fortress stands on a high rocky hill known as “Rusin Kamak,” which is naturally protected on three sides by the Rusokastrenska River.
Sozopol
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARKS 1. The old town of Sozopol - Architectural and historical reserve since 1974 Culture and art in Sozopol are highly valued and visible everywhere. Its charm comes not only from local artists’ works but also from the Old Town’s architecture, declared an architectural and historical reserve in 1974. Over 180 houses from the 18th–19th centuries are preserved, with narrow cobbled streets and “rimni.” Facades are simple, with bay windows and wooden paneling, influenc
The Architectural and Historical Reserve of “Old Sozopol”
The Architectural and Historical Reserve of “Old Sozopol” is renowned for its authentic Black Sea houses, remains of ancient fortification walls, and valuable Christian relics. Sozopol is one of the oldest towns along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, founded in antiquity under the name Apollonia Pontica. Southern Fortress Wall and Tower Architectural Complex: Located along the southern panoramic promenade, this beautifully restored complex features a museum exhibition, a medieval watchtower, and