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Bourgas was the successor of the Roman small town called Deultum founded by Emperor Vespasian as a military colony for veterans. Later on it was known as Develt, which served as a name for the present day village of Debelt. There were three more villages that were included in the present day territory of the city, Kastiacion, Skafida and Rossokastron. Later on a settlement was built called Aqua kalidae, arranged like Asclepionite around the mineral springs and was well known in the area. Thracian tribes lived here before the start of this construction work. The glory of the adjacent towns did not allow many small fortresses to expand. In the middle ages a small fortress called Pirgos was erected, and was most probably used as a watch tower in Bulgarian territories.
In the 17th century Bourgas was given its present name and its location as it is now was determined. It was called Ahelo-Bourgas. After the Liberation it was called Bourgas, and was a small settlement with only as many as 2950 inhabitants. The town has grown and grown and the population has increased to almost 100 times. It has become the centre of the Southern Black Sea Coast, a city of well developed industry and trade, with a busy harbour. A number of plants, chemical and oil works producing more than 30 oil products for the country were built; there has been rapid agricultural development on the land by the city; iron and salt are mined in industrial quantities and is traded far beyond the boundaries of the country. In 1903 a railway station in Bourgas was built and started functioning.
Some of the attractions in Bourgas include The District Museum of History which was founded in 1925 with the archaeological association. Today the museum houses an archaeological hall with rich collections from the old colonies on the Black Sea Coast. There are a number of ceramic vessels, objects from everyday life, jewellery and coins from antiquity, tombstones, and plates of Thracian horse-riders, tools, and miniature models of many ancient settlements in the area. There are many exhibits of modern day history, photos of Revival eminent leaders, of Bulgarians born in the district having blazed a trail in the history of the native land of Bulgaria.
The Art Gallery in Bourgas was established in 1945 with walls exhibiting foreign art, works of the most popular Bulgarian artists, and many icons painted by Revival icon-painters.
The Sea Park of Bourgas is situated on a high shore, all of it finely cut by flowerbeds, trees with many sculptures. There is the bust of Adam Mizcewic, Polish writer and revolutionary, who stayed in the city in 1850. Inside the park there you will find a casino, a small zoo for the children and and open-air theatre, which houses the yearly International Folklore Festival, and where part of the guests at the Golden Orpheus Pop-Festival perform.
The central beach in Bourgas is situated below the Sea Park; a beautiful forked staircase leads down to the beach. The sand has a mixture of various alloys of magnetite which is the reason for its dark colour. The city has a northern beach, too, which is close to the Izgrev Quarter, adjacent to the salt-mines of the area.
Bourgas cathedral, The St. Cyril and Methodius is situated close to the marketplace, and is interesting for its excellent frescos and wooden altar.
The Ethnographic Museum has a wonderful collection of traditional masks of koukeri, and many costumes typical of the region, you also have objects from everyday life, and ritual accessories. There is a video hall where you can see ethnographic and historical films. Many traditional Bulgarian fabrics and embroidery typical of the district are exhibited here. The museum is arranged in a house from 1873, and was later declared a cultural monument.
Bourgas is home to 'The Museum of Nature and Science' and contains many exhibits describing the geological characteristics of the earth, the area, region, flora and fauna. The museum is home to more than 1200 exhibits relating to insects and reptiles that have been exposed. Over 140 species of fishes, plants growing in the district of Strandzha, protected and endemic species are on display in this wonderful museum.
The Philharmonic, the Opera House, and the Theatre of Drama are placed inside three different buildings and function all through the season in Bourgas. Together with the Puppet Theatre they outline the cultural atmosphere in this fantastic city with their interesting concerts and performances.
An interesting sight of Bourgas is the Armenian Church which is located close to the Bulgaria Hotel. The church was built in 1855 by the local Armenian minority supported by Bulgarians.
Here are many festivals and holidays which are held in the city of Bourgas: Five days of the Classical German and Austrian music, International Festival of Children's Choirs, International Theatre Festival of Small Forms called "Theatre in a Suitcase", Festival of Opera and Classical Music in Memory of the conductor Emil Chakurov, International Folk Festival and A Week of the Arts for Children, International Pop and Jazz Sessions called "Bourgas and the Sea" and the International Tournament in Standard and Latin American Dances.
Bourgas will always give you a very warm welcome, hospitality and kindness of the people of Bourgas is deeply moving. The nights in Bourgas will remain a never-to-be-forgotten experience; no other spot in Bulgaria is so close to sea and has such a romantic atmosphere as Bourgas.
There's no better way to enjoy a holiday in Bourgas than renting your own private holiday villa or apartment. So why not rent one of the great value villas or apartments on our website, direct from the owner to save you money. Make Bourgas in Bulgaria your perfect holiday destination.
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