Thracian Tumulus, Pomorie, Bulgaria

Known as the “hollow mound”, the Thracian Tumulus in Pomorie is an intriguing burial place dating back to the 2nd and 3rd century. Admire the Thracian and Roman architecture as you follow the corridor into the main chamber, where light and darkness meet – a unique cultural highlight in Pomorie.

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Milena Tanev (2 years ago)
Incredibly ancient heritage and it has to be visited by everyone.

Roland Banc (2 years ago)
For the price, we got almost nothing. The texts describing the tomb were badly translated and hard to even understand. The tomb itself is entirely reconstructed, almost nothing ancient remaining visible. They even added cheap lights and bad music, which makes the whole expwrience even worse. Nothing to be seen, really, quite pointless.

Ieva /Olegs Jelnikovs (2 years ago)
Old magical place which is worth to visit. Calm and cool in a hot summer day.

Ingrid de Swardt (3 years ago)
VERY impressive but I wish they would attend to the access road, parking, weeds and general surroundings to do justice to such a wonderful landmark.

Artem Djesmedjyan (6 years ago)
It's quiet and somehow ignored historical place simply passed by by most of tourists travelling in this area. However this, in my opinion, is a must visit place for intelligent people interested in history. Entrance is 3 leva (less than 2$). If you happen to be near this place (it's just 100 meters from the Pontica coastal highway) don't hesitate taking a brief break and visit that great place

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