''Primorski'' park, Varna

The silver fir planted by first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in the alley of cosmonauts is on display at ''Primorski'' park. This largest, oldest, best-known public park in Bulgaria features an aquarium, casino, zoo and exotic zoo terrarium, dolphinarium, observatory, and planetarium. At the garden's modern central entrance, with its wide plaza and tall columns, try to tell time from a swan-shaped sundial. Next to the entrance, you'll find the house of the landscape architect, Anton Novák, who shaped the garden. Walk down the central alley to view the monuments of prominent Bulgarians. Other attractions here include a swimming pool, tennis court, open-air theater, and children's amusement park. Make ''Primorski'' park a centerpiece of your Varna vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Varna route planner.