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The gem of the Bulgarian Black Sea is situated at the end of the big Varna Bay, with a convenient and well conserved water area. The citys peculiar sea charm is sublime and moving. Ancient, medieval, renaissance and modern cultures mingle and coexist throughout the city.
Varna is Bulgarias third largest city with a population of over 350.000. Apart from being a beach resort, Varna rivals the other big Bulgarian cities of Sofia and Plovdiv, in its offering of cultural attractions and historical buildings, museums and art galleries. Nowadays it is the main port for both naval and commercial shipping and, adjacent as it is to the coastal resorts of Golden Sands, St. Constantine (Drouzhba) and Albena, it has a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
During the holiday season, July and August, the sunshine allows 10-11 hours of sunbathing. The sea is amazingly calm and free of dangerous tides. It also provides access to some of the quieter scenic spots along the coast, including the nature reserve of Kamchiya, the royal palace of Balchik and the hillside monastery of Aladzha.
It was an inhabited place even before the Greeks established the colony of Odessos there about 580 B.C. Later, under the Romans and their successors, the Slavs, Varna became a major port trading with Constantinople, Venice and Dubrovnik. In 1393 it was captured by the Turks, who made it an important military centre. The 19th century Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin is an imposing landmark, which contains a finely carved iconostasis and bishops throne, some interesting murals and stained glass.
The 2nd century thermae are the remains of the largest Roman public building in Bulgaria. Coming across an extensive ancient building amidst the streets and houses of a modern city is not unusual in Bulgaria, but is always a delight. Among the most popular places to visit in the city of Varna, there are the Archaeological Museum, the Sea Garden, the Dolphinarium, the Natioanal Maritime Museum, the Euxinograd Palce and Park.
Varna is an around-the-year holiday destination. Beyond the high Season its balneotherapy facilities can help you unwind and enjoy the many sights and sounds in peace. The city is also a world famous venue of congresses, conferences, scientific and business forums.
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Contact
BTS Bulgaria
Mr. Kalin Sutev
Preslav 48
9000
Varna
Phone:
+359 52 620 995
Fax:
+ 359 52 620 996
Mail:
kalin.sutev@mtsincoming.com
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