Things to do in Sozopol
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Property Shop
Sozopol is easy to get around on foot and there’s no need to hire one of the pricey cabs from around the bus stop. If you do need a cab, get one on ul Republikanska, the main road in the new town. If you need a car, there are several travel agencies around the new town’s main square, pl Harmanite, which can arrange car rental from about €40 to €45 per day, including unlimited kilometres and insurance (petrol not included). In the old town, try the Property Shop. In summer, you’ll need to make arrangements a few days ahead.
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Museum
Housed in a scruffy concrete building on a lane running down to the port, this museum is a little disappointing given Sozopol’s long and rich history, but the artefacts and dry English texts at least give you some insight into the town’s past. Anchors, amphorae and pottery take up most of the space, including some painted 5th-century-BC vases, tableware imported from Greece and terracotta figurines of actors unearthed at the Apollonia necropolis, on Harmanite Beach.
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Archaeological Museum
Housed in a scruffy concrete building on a lane running down to the port, the Archaeological Museum is a little disappointing given Sozopol's long and rich history, but the artefacts and dry English texts at least give you some insight into the town's past. Anchors, amphorae and pottery take up most of the space, including some painted 5th-century-BC vases, tableware imported from Greece and terracotta figurines of actors unearthed at the Apollonia necropolis, on Harmanite Beach.
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Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa
Standing on the ruins of an earlier church, the 15th-century Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa was built below street level, as was required at the time by the Ottoman rulers, and the modest wooden building, set on a courtyard with a giant fig tree, is one of the most picturesque in town. The church contains an exquisite wooden iconostasis, a pulpit carved with bunches of grapes and numerous icons around the walls.
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Ethnographic Museum
Scarcely bothered by the passing tourists, this museum occupies a typical old wooden house and holds an exhibition of provincial costumes, jewellery and household knick-knacks, as well as a display of old photographs of Sozopol. It’s worth a quick look, though the historic house itself is probably of most interest.
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Church of Sveti Georgi
The Church of Sveti Georgi is another colourful, icon-filled church, with a fine painting of St George and the Dragon over the entrance. Be forewarned that the custodians here are rather keen to collect the 1 lv ‘donation’ for admittance from foreigners, and to enforce the dress code (no shorts).
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Restaurant Paradise
The pedestrianised section of ul Ropotamo, alongside Harmanite Beach, is packed with cafés, restaurants and bars. They’re all pretty much the same, but a couple stand out. Restaurant Paradise has a raised, off-street eating area and serves reasonably priced steaks, fish and soup.
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Art Gallery Laskaridi
In summer, the streets in the old town are lined with stalls selling the usual array of tourist tat, but there are some better quality souvenirs to be found. Art Gallery Laskaridi sells contemporary art, jewellery and pottery, as well as souvenir books about Sozopol.
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Ksantana
The split-level terraces of this traditional fish restaurant afford a bird’s-eye view of Sveti Ivan Island from the courtyard balcony. The restaurant can be entered at both the top and bottom of the steps and can be easy to miss, with a sign only in Cyrillic.
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Old Sailor
Marine-themed harbourside restaurant offering all the fishy dishes you can think of. Mussels, crabs, bluefish and shark are just some of the featured menu items, while steaks, chicken fillets and omelettes are among the alternatives.
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Sveti Zossim Chapel
The Sveti Zossim Chapel is a small working church in the shady gardens opposite the bus station. It was built in the 13th century, on the foundations of an earlier church, to honour the patron saint of sailors.
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Leo & Lucia
Overlooking the town beach, this busy Italian restaurant serves up all the standard fare, such as pasta, pizza and gnocchi, as well as grills, steaks and fish such as grilled sea bass (18 lv).
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Gallery Bissera
Gallery Bissera, set up in an old wooden barn behind the cinema, offers a similar range of local paintings and ceramics, as well as some antique oddments.
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Sailing Boats
Sailing boats moored in the port offer 'panoramic cruises' around the peninsula every night in summer as well as day trips to Nesebâr (adult/child 40/25 lv).
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Havana Club
Havana Club, specialising in pizzas, distinguishes itself from the others with a small swimming pool for customers.
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Cinema Apoloniya
Cinema Apoloniya shows modern English-language films on an outdoor screen.
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Di Valli Bistro
Also known as ‘The Doctor’s House’, this modish place offers wonderful sea views and an excellent menu of French and Italian cuisine such as risottos, lamb chops, grilled fish and scallops with caviar sauce sautéed in Cointreau.
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Archaeological Museum
Housed in a scruffy concrete building on a lane running down to the port, the Archaeological Museum is a little disappointing given Sozopol's long and rich history, but the artefacts and dry English texts at least give you some insight into the town's past. Anchors, amphorae and pottery take up most of the space, including some painted 5th-century-BC vases, tableware imported from Greece and terracotta figurines of actors unearthed at the Apollonia necropolis, on Harmanite Beach.
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Di Valli Bistro
Also known as ‘The Doctor’s House’, this modish place offers wonderful sea views and an excellent menu of French and Italian cuisine such as risottos, lamb chops, grilled fish and scallops with caviar sauce sautéed in Cointreau.
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