Place to visit
Yambol Bezisten, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Yambol Bezisten is a cultural and historical monument in Yambol (Безистен) in Bulgaria (Sliven). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cultural and historical monument in Yambol · Museums and art
- Local name
- Безистен
- Where
- Bulgaria · 1, 8600, Ямбол
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 83 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
- Website
- bezistena.com
- Coordinates
- 42.48375, 26.50554
What it is and where
Yambol Bezisten is a cultural and historical monument in Yambol (Безистен) in Bulgaria (Sliven). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sliven, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.48375, 26.50554; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Yambol Bezisten is May to October.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- National Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium - YambolPlanetarium181 m
- Regional History Museum (Yambol)Museum in Yambol200 m
- St George ChurchChurch in Yambol, Bulgaria607 m
- CabyleThracian ancient city, archaeological site in Bulgaria7.3 km
- Gorna TopchiaNature reserve in Bulgaria25 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Museums and art
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
- National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria: archaeological museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- National Historical Museum, Bulgaria: museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- National Art Gallery, Bulgaria: art museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Durankulak: archaeological site in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yambol Bezisten?
It is a cultural and historical monument in Yambol (Безистен in the local language) in Bulgaria. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Yambol Bezisten?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Yambol Bezisten?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 83 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have National Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium - Yambol, Regional History Museum (Yambol), St George Church. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Sliven18 places to see in and around Sliven, Bulgaria: Cabyle, Sinite Kamani Nature Park, Yambol Bezisten. Best time: May to October.
- Museums and art76 places for museums and art in Bulgaria, from Boyana Church to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Yambol Bezisten on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.