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 Burgas
is a successor of the
Roman city of
Deultum (later named Develt), founded by
Emperor Vespasian as a military colony for veterans. Besides
Deultum, the present-day city expands over the area of three
other ancient settlements:
Kastiacion,
Skafida and
Rossokastron. In the
Middle Ages a small fortress called
Pirgos was erected in the place and was most probably used
as a watchtower. It was only in 17th century that a city named
Ahelo-Burgas grew in the present-day area of the city. It was
later renamed to Burgas and had only about 3,000 inhabitants at
the time of the Liberation. Soon it became a major centre on the
Southern Black Sea coast and a city of well-developed industry
and trade. A number of oil and chemical companies were gradually
built. Salt and iron are also mined here and traded far beyond
the borders of the country. In 1903 the railway station in
Burgas started functioning as well, giving an additional boost
to the city's expansion.
Overlooked by most
tourists and often dismissed as a industrial town to be passed
through quickly on the way to more desirable locations along the
coast, Bourgas is surprisingly attractive city , which makes a
welcome break form the crowds and the commercialism of the
nearby seaside resorts. Though the city's suburbs are certainly
dreary, the centre is pleasantly urbane and tourist friendly,
due to recent efforts to improve its image. As the site of an
oil refinery and associated chemical plants, Bourgas is far more
industrial than any of its neighbours on the coast, and its deep
harbour is home to Bulgaria's oceanic fishing fleet. The
presence of visiting ships and passing tourists gives the town a
certain cosmopolitanism - especially in late August, during the
folk festival.
The artistic spirit of the
local people adds up to the unique atmosphere of peace and
isolation from the hectic city life. only Bourgas enables you to
enjoy the breathtaking folklore show of the Balkan countries in
the International folklore festival; the rich variety of colours
and odours in the annual National exhibition FLORA - Bourgas
excite every citizen and visitor of the town. The event is held
under the motto "Nature - Man - Harmony"; in no other place, but
Bourgas one can feel the rhythm and enjoy the dances of the
International contest for standard and Latin and American
dances; only Bourgas will give you a warm welcome - hospitality
and kindness of the southerners are deeply moving; the emotional
Bourgas nights will remain a never-to-be-forgotten experience;
no other spot of Bulgaria is so close to sea and its romantic
atmosphere as Bourgas. The Old Bridge - the symbol of the city -
keeps not a single secret of young and old.
Travel
Burgas International Airport is a connecting point to major
Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria like
Sunny Beach,
Nessebar,
Sozopol,
Dyuni,
Elenite, etc. The train and bus main station (South) are
just south of the centre on Garov Sq. The half-hourly bus from
the airport ends here too, and it's the best place to pick up a
taxi. There is a left luggage office behind the bus station. An
additional bus station (West) lies 3km northwest of the centre,
which one is likely to use if you are travelling south to the
Turkish border.
Accommodation:
If you have not bought
property yet and you are looking for a place to stay there are
plenty of hotels in the centre and also private rooms in
downtown apartments, available through the high street travel
agents.
Burgas (or Bourgas,
Bulgarian: Бургас) is the second largest city on the
Bulgarian
Black Sea coast. It is also the fourth largest city in the
country, following
Sofia,
Plovdiv and
Varna. Burgas is an industrial and tourist centre
Population: 213,00 Altitude: 30 m above the sea level Postal
Code: 8000 Area Code: +359 56
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