Sozopol Archaeological Museum
Археологически музей Созопол
Houses artifacts excavated from Apollonia, the ancient Greek colony, and is known for its painted vases, anchors, and grave goods. It is small but exquisite.
The museum is located in a cultural center near the entrance to the old town. It displays artifacts from the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages, with a focus on Apollonia, a Greek colony dating from the 7th century BC. Highlights include red-figure and black-figure vases, terracotta figurines, and coins, along with many ancient stone and lead anchors recovered from the sea. The museum also features the medieval grave display known as the 'vampire skull.' Admission is about 10 leva. It is generally open from about 09:00 to 18:00 in summer, and may close on winter weekends. A visit takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; shorter in winter (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Southern Fortress Wall and Tower
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Sozopol Old Town
- Church of the Holy Mother of God
- Harmani Beach
- St. Ivan Island
- Kavatsi Beach
- Ravadinovo Castle