Best things to do in Burgas

Burgas Unmissables

Burgas is defined by its coastal landscape, from the salt lakes of Atanasovsko to the Poda bird sanctuary. The city's history is preserved in the 19th-century St. Cyril and Metodius Church and the Akve Kalide archaeological site, which features restored Roman baths. Cultural life centers around the Sea Garden’s open-air stages and the Regional Historical Museum, while the iconic 1980s pier offers a vantage point over the Black Sea toward St. Anastasia Island.

Alyosha

Commemorating the Red Army, this monument can be seen from a distance. Actually, it is a statue of a saluting soldier on a pillar.

St. Cyril and Metodius Church

One of the most famous church in Burgas is marvellous both from the outside and inside. It was built in 1899 and designed by Usta Gencho.

Burgas Regional Historical Museum

A large museum complex featuring several departments with various focuses. This building is the headquarters.

Ethnographical museum

Preserving Bulgarian cultural heritage is the most important goal of this institution. See folk costumes and traditional items here!

The Burgas Pier

Built in 1936, this metal and wooden construction was replaced in 1980s by a new jetty. You can watch the Black Sea and sunset here.

Poda Protected Area

The nature conservation site Poda was declared a protected area in 1989 by the Bulgarian Ministry of Water and Environment.

Atanasovsko Lake

Lake Atanasovsko or Lake Atanasovo is a salt coastal lake north of Burgas, Bulgaria, located in direct proximity to the Black Sea.

Burgas Zoo park

This facility houses over 60 animal species, including white lions and kangaroos, across large open-air enclosures and a petting area.

Akve Kalide

Archaeological complex featuring the ancient thermal baths of Thermopolis and a restored 16th-century bathhouse built by Suleiman the Magnificent.

Tria City Centre

Central shopping complex featuring international fashion brands, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace.

Kulturen dom NHK

A renovated cultural hub and theater that serves as the primary venue for city festivals, concerts, and theatrical performances.

Concert Hall

A dedicated venue for classical music performances and the Burgas Philharmonic Orchestra.

DNA

A historic military club building used for theatrical productions, community events, and exhibitions.

Otkrita scena "Ohluva"

A snail-shaped open-air stage in the Sea Garden that hosts free summer concerts, festivals, and outdoor cinema screenings.

St. Anastasia

Located on a volcanic island, this site features a medieval monastery, a museum, and a lighthouse accessible by boat from the pier.