Botanical Garden Balchik
Bulgaria
At a glance
The University Botanical Garden in Balchik is a 'must see' if you happen to be in the region. What makes it special though are not the variations of flora but the idea of the whole complex. The botanical garden was created as a park - part of the palace, which was constructed between 1926 and 1937, during the Romanian control of the region, for the needs of Queen Marie of Romania.
The palace complex itself consists of a number of residential villas, a smoking hall, a wine cellar, a power station, a monastery, a holy spring, a chapel and many other buildings.
A walk around could take you a whole day, especially if you decide to enjoy the beach view from a shadowy bench hidden somewhere or to have a bottle of wine in of the several restaurants.
Prepare some sun cream, a hat, comfortable shoes, your camera, and enjoy the marvelous beauty and the spirit of Balchik Palace and the Botanical Park.
