Traditional wooden architecture dominating the Old Town of Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the St. Ivan island, close to the medieval town of Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; View of the St. Ivan island, close to the medieval town of Sozopol, Bulgaria. Rugged isle & nature reserve with a lighthouse, remnants of a medieval monastery and diverse birdlife.

View of the St. Ivan island, close to the medieval town of Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; View of the St. Ivan island, close to the medieval town of Sozopol, Bulgaria. Rugged isle & nature reserve with a lighthouse, remnants of a medieval monastery and diverse birdlife.

View of the Bulgarian Naval Academy on St. Cyricus Island (ostrov sv. Kirik) next to Sozopol on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; St. Cyricus Island (ostrov sv. Kirik) is a Bulgarian island in the Black Sea, 150 m from Sozopol's Stolets peninsula. It has an area of about 0.08 square km and a height of 15 m. The island is connected to the continent by a road and a breakwater. Unlike most other Bulgarian Black Sea islands, its infrastructure is completely set up. The school existed for 10 years. In 1936 its base was reorganized to accommodate the Bulgarian Naval Academy.

View of the Bulgarian Naval Academy on St. Cyricus Island (ostrov sv. Kirik) next to Sozopol on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; St. Cyricus Island (ostrov sv. Kirik) is a Bulgarian island in the Black Sea, 150 m from Sozopol's Stolets peninsula. It has an area of about 0.08 square km and a height of 15 m. The island is connected to the continent by a road and a breakwater. Unlike most other Bulgarian Black Sea islands, its infrastructure is completely set up. The school existed for 10 years. In 1936 its base was reorganized to accommodate the Bulgarian Naval Academy.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of a marina with fishing boast and yachts on a sunny day with blue sky

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the old town of Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; View of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the old town of Sozopol, Bulgaria. Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the architectural and historical complex “Southern Fortress Wall and Tower” in the old town of Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; The architectural and historical complex “Southern Fortress Wall and Tower” is located in the old town of Sozopol. It combines elements of different eras – ancient well (IV-III c. BC); part of early Byzantine farm building dated from V-VI c., where a museum exhibition is presented; medieval fortress wall and tower with associated agricultural buildings; showroom for contemporary painting, sculpture and concerts; restored traditional house – an architectural monument of XVIII-XIX c.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the Sozopol's New Town with the beach in front of it, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the Sozopol's New Town with the beach in front of it, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of the old town of Sozopol with the Sozopol Bay on the Bulgarian Black sea coast, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is one of the oldest towns on Bulgarian Thrace's Black Sea coast. The town was almost entirely ethnically Greek in the first decade of the 20th century. tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine (Balkan and Mediterranean), and atmosphere of the colorful resort.

View of an ancient fortress wall and other excavations on Cape Skamniy, Sozopol, Bulgaria

Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; Sozopol, Bulgaria; October 24, 2020; The internal fortress wall remains on Sozopol's Skamniy peninsula - a strategic location with a view of the entire bay. The fortress had been functioning for over 1 000 years. The tower is twice larger than the other towers on the Sozopol fortress wall. It has adjacent facilities – housing, chapel, church, grain and water storage which were later destroyed. The fortress had been, most likely, demolished after Sozopol fell under Turkish rule in 1453.