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Cape Emine is a Headland at the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast . It is located 49 miles south of Varna , 34 miles north of Burgas and 9 miles south of Obzor . It forms the tip of Stara Planina . Cape Emine is said to be Bulgaria 's stormiest cape.

In the Middle Ages , there was a fortress called ''Emona'' on Cape Emine. Its name was derived from ''Aemon'', the ancient name for Stara Planina. Nowadays, only some ruins of the fortress are left. There are also remnants of a monastery and a lighthouse. The village of Emona is located nearby.


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