The park's design was significantly influenced by Czech landscape architect Anton Novák, who imported exotic plant species from around the world.
It is the oldest and most well-known public park in Varna, officially designated as a national monument of landscape architecture in 1995.
The park contains a specialized bridge known as the 'Bridge of Wishes' that locals believe grants requests if crossed while walking backward.
The Naval Museum within the park grounds houses the Drazki, the only preserved torpedo boat of its type in the world, which saw action during the Balkan War.
The park features a dedicated Monument of the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship, a massive concrete structure perched on a hill overlooking the northern sections.
Sea Garden (Morskata gradina) serves as the primary public park in Varna, stretching approximately 4 kilometers along the Black Sea coastline. Established in the late 19th century, it features a diverse collection of imported botanical species and expansive landscaped lawns. The park houses the Varna Aquarium, the Naval Museum, and a dedicated observatory and planetarium. A significant portion of the grounds is designated as a protected national monument of landscape architecture. Visitors can access the beach directly via several staircases built into the coastal cliffs. The park layout incorporates multiple fountains, commemorative statues of Bulgarian cultural figures, and a summer open-air theater.
The sundial in the shape of a swan located near the main entrance.
Enter from the main entrance near the Independent Square to see the central fountains before reaching the sea views.
Carry comfortable walking shoes as the park covers a vast area with varying terrain, including sandy paths and paved walkways.
Check the schedule of the Open-Air Theatre in advance, as it hosts international ballet and opera festivals during summer months.
Do not mistake the coastal pedestrian paths for simple sidewalks, as they are shared with active cyclists and skaters.
