Into Yambol's City Park With An Ice Cream

Just before you enter Yambol's City Park on the south side over the bridge, there is an ice cream stall. What better way to enjoy a walk in the park on a hot summer day with an ice cream to hand.

Yambol's Towering Tundzha Hotel

Just alongside Yambol's Tundzha River rises up the towering Tundzha Hotel. This dominates the landscape but always give s a sense of where you are in Yambol using it as an obvious landmark. Never stayed at the place, but an ideal place for visiting guests being so central

The Daily Coach Trip from Yambol to Sofia

Every day there are coach trips to Sofia from Yambol. I caught this one just about to leave on a sunny afternoon. Having taken a ride myself, it is a very comfortable journey, but I couldn't wait to get back from the hustle and bustle of Sofia.

A Relic in Yambol's War Museum

On a visit to Yambol's War Museum, (Museum of Battle Glory) there were many vehicles on show, this one was the first in a line of and can tell a few stories of was tales I'm sure.

Grapevines Grown Over Yambol Garages

It is nearly harvest time in the grape world and these two Yambol garages are no exception to the chores of harvesting. Not just from the point of wine and rakia but how much improved does the sight of the garages improve with the greenery surrounding them? Immense!

Deserted House in Yambol? - No

This unique house looks deserted, even close up, but there are residents inside, you can just see their washing hanging out on the first floor on the right of the building. It is just begging to be modernised, but how without funds? 

Snack Bar Recently Closed in Yambol

A little snack bar in the Stara Planina are of Yambol has recently closed down. What a shame as it served many apartment blocks in the area. Guess disposable income just isn't there when it is cheaper doing snack at home.

A Grand Statue in Yambol - Communist Times Remembered

Just on the outskirts of Yambol on the road to Veselinovo stands a grand statue. This is a fine example of the past communist days when people we more important than business.

A Store For Fermenting Wine for Rakia in Yambol

At first sight you wouldn't know what this corrugated box was sitting in the suburbs of Yambol. Inside are 12 big 100 litre barrels of fermenting wine ready for making the traditional spirit Rakia. If you don't know what Rakia is then check out this sight which will inform you The Rakia Site

Plastic Wheelie Bins in Yambol

Wherever you go in Yambol, every hundred metre or so you will see these black plastic wheelie bins on public roads. They are ransacked by the Roma folk for plastic, metal and other reusable items before the truck come along and empty them regularly. Of course fly tipping goes on with the broken toilet dumped alongside - no claims on this item though.

A Yambol Gymnastic Apparatus

I see many of these metal constructions outside apartment blocks in Yambol. At first I though they were for hanging out washing, but never say any clothing hanging there. It wasn't until I saw Yambol folk, (predominantly young and middle-aged men) doing pull ups as part of a morning or evening exercise work out.

Yambol Tainted With More Credit Advertising

I just can't get away from the advertising for credit in Yambol. you are never further than a stone's throw from an ad hoc ad stuck on a windows, lamp posts and even private cars whose owners no doubt are credit agents. The image of these ads somewhat taints the environment, but that's supply and demand for you.

Looking Up On Yambol's Streets

Most views, pictures and images of Yambol are looking ahead. this one is looking up for a change. The mature trees shading the sun is a common sight in Yambol if of course you take time to glance up on occasion.

Pure and Simple Block Three Number in Yambol

Just love the complete simplicity for this number three. No fancy deco or trimmings, just purely telling Yambol folk that this is Block 3. 

Multi-Coloured Lock Up Garages in Yambol

You can't fail to notice the lock up garages with their multi-coloured facades. There are no numbers must colours and rust patterns which add to the rustic image.

Georgi Rakovski Remembered - Not Just in Yambol

Georgi Rakovski is remembered here in this image with some flowers in Yambol. He also has a street named after him. Just a little background. He was was a 19th-century Bulgarian revolutionary, freemason, writer and an important figure of the Bulgarian National Revival and resistance against Ottoman rule. He died in Bucharest after leaving his mark in Bulgaria's history. As always, Bulgarians have pride in their history and are reminded in pictures, statues and plaques, not just in Yambol but in most if not all Towns and Cities in Bulgaria of their influential forefathers.

Lights Leading the Way in Yambol at Night

Although the picture image is not too good, in reality this pedestrian walkway just invites you to walk it in Yambol at night. The ground level water fountains' light changes every few seconds giving an added element of change to the romantic walk. 

Cozy Yambol Restaurant at Night

It may have a Christmas feel but no such thoughts on this picture of a Yambol Restaurant that attracts customers with its welcoming ambience. The tepid temperature walking thought Yambol City Centre is a relief from the searing heat we have experienced recently. 

Yambol's Theatre - Show Time!

It is well into the night and Yambol's Theatre has been active for some time not. It's show time in the Yambol City with business for local restaurants and bars no doubt when the show has finished. 

A Sheltered Walk in Yambol City Centre

In the blistering heat of the day with the sun blazing down it is a relief to get shelter from these uncomfortable elements in Yambol City Centre. The ideal solution is to line the street with trees, an idea as old as the trees themselves which have been established here many decades ago. 

Massive Space for Pedestrians Only in Yambol City Centre

It is such a joy to walk in Yambol City Centre and be free from traffic and fumes. The massive space for pedestrians is one of the great assets Yambol has for the people there - Many towns ans cities just don't have this.

Yambol's Old Pharmacy Owner Remembered

This was found outside a fast food shop where the original trade was a pharmacy. The founder of the Pharmacy is clearly remember here on a plaque.

Yambol's Grand Theatre

Standing proud as always is Yambol's Grand Theatre in the heart of the City. The new fountains to the forefront enhance further the elegance of the building 

The Splendid Water Fountains in Yambol City Centre

These fountains have been here for a couple of years now, I can't remember what it was like before they arrived as they are a splendid sight to sit by and rest. In the night they light up with changing colours, worth waiting until dark to see, which many Yambol people do.

A Water Drinking Fountain in Yambol

A rare sight indeed here. A Drinking Fountain that doesn't work in the City Centre. I'm sure it will be seen to soon, especially in the extreme heat being experienced here in Yambol right now.

Yambol's Four Museums

In case people are not aware, Yambol has four museums, historical Kabile, in the city centre there are three, the art and sculpture museum, the Battle Glory Museum and the new recently reconstructed museum in the heart of the City. This is now advertised in the City Centre as yo can see.

Yambol's Post Office - The Meeting Place

We see an updated picture of Yambol's Post Office, well know for a meeting place for the people of Yambol. There is always people lingering outside waiting for others who have agreed to meet up there. Conveniently, it is of course right in the centre of Yambol.

Yambol's Library a Stone's Throw Away From The Post Office

Yambol's Library hasn't changed in the last decade and many, including myself use it as a useful time piece with big clocks on two side of the building. You can see The Post Office on the right just a stone's throw away.

Yambol City's Renovated Museum

After much renovation and sweat the Yambol Museum has been up and running for a couple of years now. A Yambol landmark from the outside and intriguing and informative inside. Recommend anyone visiting Yambol to pay a visit, it's free.

Hobi - A Yambol Store Containing Quality German Furniture/Hardware

Hobi is the name of the shop where some fantastic quality second hand furniture from Germany is for sale. Don't be deceived by the shop front, inside is an Aladdin's' Cave. Never knew this was here until three months ago and pop in at least once very two weeks to see new stock. And yes I bought many items here for my home - Why pay more for new inferior products?

(I will tell and show you another similar store later in Yambol.)

Georgi Rakovski Street - Yambol's Proud Pedestrian Way

A dogs' view of Georgi C Rakovski Street, one of the most pleasurable walks you can make in the City, no vehicles bar bikes, roller skates and skateboards. Very much a Cafe society atmosphere here for at least 1 km ahead.