About this experience
Few travelers realize what curious stories and exquisite details the labyrinths of Burgas hide. We will walk through the oldest quarters, where the Ottoman era meets the Bulgarian Revival, talk about the poet Hristo Botev and the Italian architect Ricardo Toscani, who transformed the appearance of Burgas. The port city will appear before you in all its glory - with its heartfelt stories, cozy pastry shops, and special maritime flavor.
What to expect
Walk to the roots of Burgas
You will get acquainted with the past and present of the Bulgarian port city, where narrow cobbled streets bear the names of Turkish sultans and Russian generals from the 19th century. I will take you to the place where Burgas began in the 15th century: you will imagine how precious drinking water was brought to the city on the way to Tsargrad and how four centuries later, King Ferdinand's carriage passed through here.
A piece of Italy in the heart of the city
We will pay special attention to the mansions designed by Ricardo Toscani for prominent Bulgarian politicians, merchants, and industrialists. You will learn about the man known as 'the great Italian who transformed Burgas,' and notice the features of 'Bulgarian baroque' - the style in which the city's dominants are built. We will visit the ancient Armenian church, the bells of which were rung at the end of the 19th century to announce the end of the Ottoman yoke. We will visit the famous pastry shop where Bulgarian dissidents and artists gathered in the 60s. And, of course, we will talk about the destinies of prominent families who once made history in Burgas.
About Bulgarian culture over a cup of coffee
The soul of Burgas will be revealed to you through the verses of the urban poet Hristo Botev - the founder of the Bulgarian urban romance, flavored with the salty charm of the port city. And we will end the walk with a cup of invigorating coffee in a Burgas coffee shop - here we will talk about the traditions of the old city and the culture of small Bulgaria, which emerged at the intersection of the harsh North and the warm Mediterranean.
Who is this walk suitable for
For travelers who find themselves in Burgas for the first time and want to delve deeper into the culture and atmosphere of the city.
