"Varna" Varna by novsco61

Varna Travel Guide: 537 reviews and 1,080 photos

Varna is cosmopolitan city but there are lots of reminders of old Comunist regime.

Varna is the third largest city after Sofia and Plovdiv, the biggest Bulgarian seaport.The city is clean and green. The most famous of the city's green miracles are the Marine Gardens which are the largest in the Balkans, Euxinograd park - the former Royal Palace and the paradise of St. Constantine.

Varna, formerly Stalin (ancient Odessus.From 1949 to 1956 the city was named Stalin. The city is a popular vacation resort.
North of Varna there is a cluster of seaside resorts all with fine - sandy beaches but differing in size and style.

The Varna Museum is full of treasures from all periods of the city's history, and will interest both the informed archaeologist and the casual visitor. In 1972 excavations in the Varna Necropolis revealed almost two thousand gold artefacts from about 4000 B.C. One stunning display case has the bones of a tribal leader arranged with skilfully-made jewellery and personal possessions around him. Some of the finds are displayed behind magnifying glass to reveal the complex and minute details of the craftsmanship. Some items are thought to be the oldest worked gold so far discovered. Other exhibition halls contain Greek and Roman antiquities, including some fine ceramics; icons, weapons and materials from the 19th century struggle against the Ottoman Empire.

Last visit to Varna: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Oct 13, 2004
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Reviews (16)

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Activities for children Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Artists on the promenade at Zlatni Piasaci - Varna

Artists on the promenade at Zlatni... Off The Beaten Path (3)

When I first saw those paintings I can't believe that they were even better than the originals. Just bring the photo and... more travel advice

Comments (12)

anibox Jul 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

where abouts is that?
ellielou Jul 17, 2006 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

some very nice tips...thanks for sharing!
scottishvisitor May 29, 2006 at 2:03 PM Report Abuse

The Golden Beach looks fantastic but the hotle a no no!! Bulgaria is cheap for British tourist your tips might entice me
traveldave Jun 8, 2005 at 4:27 PM Report Abuse

I've always wanted to visit Bulgaria. Looks like Varna is a nice place to relax on the beach.
belgianchocolate Mar 11, 2005 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

Great page...40 euro for a realistic portret like that in only 4 days. That is a really nice tip. frank.
bijo69 Feb 22, 2005 at 7:31 AM Report Abuse

Haven't been to Varna for some years, I'm sure quite some things have changed...
Nykaenen Jan 11, 2005 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

Looks to me like a place to avoid! Might be a good destination for taking children, but God it looks so... artificial, to be politically correct (and correct me if I'm wrong).
Alphons Dec 16, 2004 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

very fine place to be, good page, greetings Alphons...
ettenaj Oct 21, 2004 at 12:10 PM Report Abuse

We also could not believe just how good these artist were. The water park was closed when we went in early October
KristaB Oct 16, 2004 at 11:33 AM Report Abuse

Really lovely resort, I'm so sorry you had such problems at that hotel. Your pictures are beautiful! (except the one from that hotel LOL!)