Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It has a good infrastructure, moderate continental climate, a 17m wide beach. It also features 12 hydrothermal springs, balneological and cultural center, and a fast developing seaside. The city is a preferred destination for beach holiday in Bulgaria for Bulgarians and many tourists from around the world. It also offers a great variety of Christian Orthodox attractions for those interested in history and religion. One can choose from a number of Varna hotels as a base to explore these attractions.
1. The Cathedral Uspenie Presviatia Bogorodici founded in 1896 and built after the model of the Peterhovskia temple in Peterburg. It is situated on a big square surrounded by a beautiful garden.
2. The Orthodox temple Saint Bogorodica Panagia founded in 1602 in the Aiazmoto area. It was built low in the ground because of legal restrictions that existed during the Otoman Rule – Orthodox temples couldn´t be higher than 2 meters.
3. The Orthodox temple Saint Atanasii founded in 1838. It is situated near the Roman therms and is a museum for ancient icons today.
4. The Orthodox temple Saint Nikolai founded in 1865. It is the only sea temple in Bulgaria.
5.The church St. Parashkeva Petka that was opened in 1906.
6. The Armenian Orthodox temple Staint Sarkis founded in 1844. The temple is in the shape of a cross.
7. The Aladja monastery complex, located 17km from Varna: a rock cloister, Aladja monastery is situated in a rock massif which is almost 40 meters high and is part of a big group of natural caves. The medieval drawing have been preserved and restored.
8.The Catacombs that are ancient monk cells and tombs arranged on multiple levels. It is dated from the Early Christian era (IV-VIc.) They are situated in another group of caves.
9.A wonderful museum that replicates the old Aladja monastery and The Catacombs. There are icons, church belongings, and floor mosaics from the second Early Christian basilica found on Khan Krum street.
Varna (Варна квартира in Bulgarian) is easily accessible via its international airport.
