The Dobrudja and the Sea exhibition is a small maritime museum in Kavarna. It is housed in the restored old Turkish bath — the Hamam — at the head of the valley leading down to the harbour, about 500 m from the town centre.
On show are stone anchors, amphorae and pottery recovered by underwater archaeological expeditions. The "Treasury" hall holds a unique polymetallic scroll — a means of exchange from before coins — coins from different periods and a Thracian gold treasure. Colour maps complete the picture of ancient and medieval seafaring on the northern Black Sea.
The bath was built in the early 15th century — a massive domed stone building. Underwater expeditions off Kavarna have also explored the sunken parts of the Roman town of Bizone.
Check the opening hours with the Kavarna History Museum before you go.
Combine with: the History Museum, right next to the Hamam, and the Ethnographic Complex.
Dobrich region
0.1 km away
Dobrich region
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Dobrich region
11.9 km away
Dobrudja and the Sea Museum (Kavarna) is located in Dobrich, Bulgaria.
Dobrudja and the Sea Museum (Kavarna) is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Dobrudja and the Sea Museum (Kavarna) can be visited year-round. Verify current opening hours directly with the museum before your visit, as schedules change seasonally and on public holidays.
Opening hours and admission fees vary, and most Bulgarian museums close one day per week (commonly Monday). Verify current schedules and prices directly with the museum or the local tourist information office before visiting Dobrudja and the Sea Museum (Kavarna), especially on public holidays.
