The city of Sozopol, originally named Apollonia is the oldest city on the Black Sea Coast (founded in 610 BC). Surrounded by sea on three sides and resembling a pile of stones on a small piece of land, Sozopol brings together natural beauty and romantic antiquities.

The architecture of Sozopol is extremely picturesque and intimate. It is the street architecture that gives Sozopol its unique charm.

At the beginning of every autumn, Sozopol welcomes the Apollonia arts festival. The local archaeological museum keeps some of Apollonia’s magnificent heritage, which is also in the possession of the Louver and the Pargamon Museum in Berlin.