Old Town of Sozopol

The Old Town of Sozopol is an architectural reserve and a popular tourist destination on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is situated on a rocky peninsula and features narrow stone-laid streets, tiny or no sidewalks, churches, antique houses, and plenty of small hotels, galleries, restaurants, shops, and street vendors. The town has a rich history, with remains of ancient construction and life still visible around or exhibited in local museums. The old houses are samples of typical Revival architecture, most of them having 2 or 3 floors, wood paneling protection on the outside walls, cool stone ground floors, and charming little courtyards. Many of the hotels and restaurants have balconies and terraces with gorgeous views of the sea and bay. The town is also home to several historic landmarks, including the medieval church at the monastery 'St. Apostles', the Art Gallery, the Ethnographic collection, and the church 'St. George' which keeps the relics of St. John the Baptist