PlanetUm is a popular science centre situated by the passenger harbour on a long jetty. At the end of the jetty stand two picturesque lighthouses, which are among the symbols of Burgas and are just a 3-minute walk from PlanetUm.

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The name PlanetUm comes from the globe-shaped planetarium building in which the science centre is housed.

What can you see at PlanetUm?

The science centre is designed for all age groups, although the attractions and exhibits are likely to appeal most to younger visitors aged between 8 and 15.

The wide range of interactive installations, experiments and attractions is divided into three categories.

• Innovation
• Energy
• Discoveries

You can find a detailed description of the attractions on the official website, planetum.bg.

The science centre naturally also includes a planetarium, after which the entire institution is named.

Admission fees and opening hours

It is open every day from May to September, from 10.00 to 20.00.

From October to April, it is open only Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:30

Ticket prices are as follows:

• 4 eur – adults
• 2,50 eur – young people under 26

Pier with lighthouses

It’s just a 3-minute walk to the end of the pier, from where you can see the two iconic harbour lighthouses.

From here, you can also enjoy beautiful views of the industrial landscape of the cargo port, which is the second largest in Bulgaria after Varna.

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