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RUSE

After long waiting on the bridge over the Danube River between Romania and Bulgaria, we finally went through the messy border and have arrived second time in Bulgaria to visit the ancient city, which is sometimes called “Little Vienna”. It was one of the main cities of the...

BUCHAREST

We spent two days in the capital city with Its iconic landmark – the massive communist-era Parlament building, . We explored the historic Lipscani district – home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th century Curtea Veche...

MAMAIA BEACH

Short break at a long crowded beach near Constanta. It is an 8 km long sandy beach on the Romanian Black Sea shore, it is considered to be Romania’s most popular resort. It was overpopulated during the day, but very quiet in plenty of local clubs in the evening. Parking location...

CONSTANȚA

Evening arrival and morning sightseeing of the city on the shores of the Black Sea. Its long history, which goes back over 2,000 years, is documented at the National History and Archaeology Museum, near the port. The adjacent Roman Mosaics complex displays tiled floors dating back to the...

BALCHIK

A shortstop in Balchik – a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending from the Dobruja plateau to the sea. We have visited the botanical garden with the palace – former summer residence of the Romanian Queen Maria...

ZLATNI PYASÄTSI

One day relax on the beach at a major seaside resort town on the northern Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same name in the municipality of Varna. Located 17 km north of downtown Varna, it is virtually connected to the city by a continuous swath of resorts and villa...

VARNA

Overnight in quiet coastal city and seaside resort on Bulgaria’s Black Sea. In the morning, before going to Golden Sands beach, we have strolled around the Old Town and a bar-lined waterfront promenade in 19th-century Primorski Park. The town was established in the 6th century B.C...

SOZOPOL

Another two lazy days on the beach near the ancient city located in a scenic bay on Black Sea Coast. Today it is one of the major seaside resorts in the country. The town was founded in the 7th century B.C. by Greek colonists. The town established itself as a trade and naval center in the...

SUNNY BEACH

Last few days our itinerary was so busy, that we needed some break, so we decided to take a rest for two days in a famous summer resort on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. It’s known for its water sports, sand dunes, and nightlife. Its waterfront is lined by a long sandy beach, which was...

NESEBÄR

We spent a few hours in a lovely town in Burgas Province, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The cobbled streets of the old town are lined with ruins such as Byzantine-era fortifications and baths. The ruins of the 5th century Church of St. Sofia include stone columns and large arched windows...