Residence Euxinograd, originally commissioned in the late 19th century, serves as a former royal summer palace built in French château style. Located about 8 km north of Varna, it was inspired by the Château de Saint‑Cloud in France and designed by renowned architects Viktor Rumpelmayer, Hermann Mayer, and Nikola Lazarov. The palace is now used as a government and presidential residence and periodically opens to visitors during festivals, such as the annual opera event Operosa WikipediaThe Royal Palaces of Bulgaria.
Surrounded by an expansive historic park spanning over 80 hectares, Euxinograd features a rich collection of more than 310 exotic tree species and over 50,000 planted trees and shrubs. The gardens blend English and French landscape designs, complemented by greenhouses, a small lake with water lilies, bridges, bronze sculptures (like Neptune), and even a sundial gifted by Queen Victoria WikipediaThe Royal Palaces of Bulgaria.
Within the estate is also a prestigious winery built in 1891, a remnant of the original monastery’s cellar. It preserves 125-year-old French wines and still produces high-quality white wines and brandy in its two-level-cellar WikipediaThe Royal Palaces of Bulgaria.
Due to its dual significance in historical architecture, botanical rarity, and current governmental use, Euxinograd operates under regulated entry, usually through guided tours that must be booked in advance TripHoboWanderlogForeigner.bg: Best Info for Expats.
