Varna, The Pearl of The Black Sea

Varna is a beautiful city full of glorious historical attractions and breathtaking natural sights. In this section you'll read about the best city in Bulgaria, one of the most fascinating places around the world.

Bulgaria is a small and charming country on the Balkan Peninsula, which share its borders with Greece, the Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. This country with a total area of  110,994 square kilometres has a population of about 6.7 million people. Bulgaria has been divided into 28 provinces and Sofia is the capital and largest city of this country, which is located in the western part of the Bulgaria. Varna is one of the most visited cities in Europe and is also Bulgaria’s the third largest city, which is known as the Pearl of the Black Sea. This country has a continental climate in the north and a mediterranean climate in the south. The official religion of this country is Christianity and most of the people are members of Eastern Orthodox church.

Where is Varna?

Varna is a beautiful city full of glorious historical attractions and breathtaking natural sights. Varna is one of the most visited cities in Europe and is also Bulgaria’s the third largest city, which is known as the Pearl of the Black Sea. Varna with an area of 238 square kilometres has a population of 335,000 people in the last census. This city has continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. This city was renamed Stalin between 1949 to 1956. Varna besides its beautiful beaches is one of the most important economic, social and cultural centers of this country.

Some most Surprising facts about Bulgaria

• Bulgaria Has Never Been Colonized.
• The oldest gold treasure in the world has been discovered west of Varna, Bulgaria.
• The first official ballet competition in the world was established in 1964 in the city of Varna.

must-see places in Varna

Sea Garden

Sea Garden is one of the most beautiful places in this city. This garden is one of the largest natural parks in the Balkan Peninsula in the heart of the city. The total area of this garden is about 9 hectares and is open every day from 9 am to 7 pm.

Archaeological Museum Varna

Varna Archaeological Museum is one of the most famous museums in Bulgaria and one of the most popular tourist attractions in this city.  One of the reasons for the fame of this museum is the world's oldest gold treasure that is kept in this museum. The Varna Archaeological Museum is one of the most visited museums in Bulgaria and with its rich historical collections. It has been able to attract many tourists from all over the world to Varna every year, tourists and scientists as well as local people visit this museum to learn more about the culture and history of Bulgaria.

Address: Archaeological Museum, бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 41, 9000 Center, Varna, Bulgaria

Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral

This Cathedral is the largest and most famous Orthodox Cathedral in Bulgaria and one of the sights of Varna, on the Black Sea in Bulgaria, which was officially opened in 1886, and is one of the symbols of this city. The Cathedral has three altars named after Saint Mary, Alexander Nevsky and Saint Nicholas.

Address: pl. "Sveti Sveti Kiril I Metodiy" 2, 9000 Hristo Botev, Varna, Bulgaria

Euxinograd Palace

Euxinograd Palace is a historical attraction and a royal palace in the city of Varna in Bulgaria, which is located near the shores of the Black Sea. Euxinograd Palace is an old royal palace that was the summer residence of King Alexander Battenberg I from 1881 to 1885. This palace is designed in french style and has a metal roof, prominent brickwork, attractive balconies and a clock tower.

Address: Св. Св. Константин и Елена Резиденция, 9002 Evksinograd, Varna, Bulgaria

Aladzha Monastery

Aladza Monastery is one of the most interesting and strange places in Varna, which is located in a cave complex. Aladza Monastery dates back to the 13th century AD, small parts of the painting carved on the wall of this monastery are still preserved. These caves are handmade and carved by human hands on a 25-meter rock! This strange monastery contains intact mosaics and paintings from the Middle Ages.

Address: Абай 61, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria

Sunny Beach

Sunny Beach is a unique and fascinating place to visit in Varna. This beach is one of the biggest and most famous beach resorts in Bulgaria that belongs to the Bulgarian Black Sea. Sunny beach has golden sands, natural sand dunes and deep and clear sea. The clean nature of Sunny Beach has won the international Blue Flag award. This area has more than 200 restaurants, coffee shops, game clubs, animation programs, horse riding, swimming pools, slides, etc.

The Most Popular Dishes in Bulgaria

Tarator

Tarator is the best main dish of this country, which is made of Yogurt, cucumber, walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, sunflower oil, garlic and bread slices.

Meshana Skara

Mishana Skara is considered one of the best dishes in Bulgaria. This kebab is prepared with a special combination of grilled meat with onions and spices. This dish is usually served with french fries.

Shopska Salata

Shopska Salata is one of the most famous salads in Bulgaria. This salad is considered one of the national dishes, which is prepared with tomato, cucumber, onion, grated cheese and some parsley leaves.

Sarmi

Sarmi is a very common dish and one of the most popular Bulgarian dishes. This food can be prepared in different ways, but the main way of preparing them is with cabbage leaves or grape leaves, which filled with rice, minced pork, onion, and carrots.

Dolma

Another most famous and delicious dishes in Bulgaria is Dolma. Today, this popular dish is cooked in different ways in many countries. To prepare this food, grape leaves are cooked and filled with rice, onion, minced meat, vegetables and spices. This dish usually served with a delicious yogurt in Bulgaria.