Overlooked by most tourists and often dismissed as a polluted industrial dump, to be passed through quickly on the way to more desirable locations along the coast, BURGAS is a surprisingly attractive city, which makes a welcome break from the crowds and 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 seedy image. As the site of an oil refinery and associated chemical plants, Burgas is far more industrial than any of its neighbours on the coast, and its deep harbour is home to … more »
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Bulgaria's fourth-largest city, the coastal city of Bourgas was once a... more »
Bulgaria's fourth-largest city, the coastal city of Bourgas was once a... more »