Emona, Bulgaria
Village in Burgas, Bulgaria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emona (Bulgarian: Емона, Greek: Αίμος) is a village and seaside resort in southeast Bulgaria, situated in the Nesebar Municipality of the Burgas Province. The beach Irakli is 5 km from Emona. Emona lies close to Cape Emine.[2] There are ruins of the ancient fortress nearby.
Emona
Емона | |
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 A view of Emona. | |
  Emona Location of Emona | |
| Coordinates: 42°43′N 27°53′E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province | Burgas |
| Municipality | Nesebar Municipality |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
| • Total | 30 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 8252 |
Emona is famous for being the birthplace of Thracian king Rhesus, who fought in the Trojan War.[citation needed] According to Homer's Iliad, Rhesus was killed by Odysseus and Diomedes.[3]
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