Euxinograd Palace is a late 19th-century former royal summer residence located 8 kilometres north of Varna on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, now serving as a governmental and presidential retreat. Construction began in 1882 under Prince Alexander I Battenberg, who named it Sandrovo before it was renamed Euxinograde by Princess Maria Luisa, wife of King Ferdinand I. The palace witnessed significant historical moments, most notably where Prince Alexander signed the 1885 Decree on the Unification of Bulgaria with Eastern Rumelia. Designed in the style of an 18th-century French chateau with a distinctive mansard roof and clock tower, the complex spans approximately 900 acres and includes greenhouses for rare plants, French gardens, English parks, vineyards, and supporting buildings. Tours can be arranged through the official website, though access is limited due to its active government use.
