VARNA Economic Travel Guide
Pearl of the Black Sea..
The port city of Varna, located on the Black Sea coast in eastern Bulgaria, is the second largest city in Bulgaria.. the pearl of the Black Sea as its largest city… Although it is not the favorite of tourists as a maritime capital in the world, Varna doubles its population with the summer season.. It is becoming a city preferred by the Balkan countries, especially by the Bulgarians, and gradually by the Turks…
The city, which was known as Stalin at the time, was destroyed by the 1444 War of Varna and World War II.. Varna, which came under the protection of the Turks during the reign of Murad, gained autonomy with the 1878 Berlin Treaty and declared its independence in 1908. It has made it a university city where the pulse of life and entertainment beats… Varna is a warm city where casinos, wide streets, nightlife and long beaches promise a wonderful holiday….
Linden scents While hitting the Black Sea coast, you will not get enough of the golden sands, nature and history in Varna, the pearl of the Black Sea, where the green meets the blue…
The one who came to Varna from Sofia in 1957 The beautiful and insane Varna, the subject of Nazım Hikmet Ran’s poems, is actually right across the country…
The neglected and old buildings you will see while entering the city are changing their face in the city center
HOW TO GET TO VARNA: HOW TO GET TO VARNA?
By car: From Ipsala customs gate to Varna You can go out by car.. Since Varna is one of the cities on our Bulgaria roadtrip list, we preferred to go by car.. If the passport control coincides with the holidays in Turkey or when our expatriates turn into wild hands, wait, dad, wait… Don’t be deterred by the long lines at the border gate, Varna is worth the wait Varna, which is about 250 km from Istanbul.
By plane: There are direct flights with THY between Istanbul and Varna. Varna Airport (VAR) is approximately 7 km from the city.. It is also very easy to reach the city center from the airport.. You will be in Varna in 30 minutes by bus number 409.. You will be in the city center of Varna in half an hour for 30 Leva from the airport by taxi.
By bus: After the passport control, which should take an average of 1 hour, you can reach the border gate of Dedeköy, Kırklareli, on the stony road to Bulgaria. You are entering. You can buy bus tickets to Bulgaria from Istanbul Harem and Esenler Bus Stations. If you came to Varna by bus, you can take the 109 bus from the Historical Varna Train Station to the city center.. You can buy the ticket on the bus for about 1 leva.
VARNA CITY TRANSPORTATION
The network of buses and minibuses in the city is quite large. Do not be intimidated by the old appearance of the buses.. We can say it’s comfortable enough shshs. You can buy the ticket from the bus. We recommend that you do not throw away your ticket as ticket checks are made frequently.
ACCOMMODATION IN VARNA: WHERE TO STAY IN VARNA?
We recommend that you stay in the area between Hristo Botev Boulevard and Marine Park, the heart of Varna city center.. In this way, you will be closer to the places to visit in Varna. If you prefer Varna during the summer months, you can choose at least one of the 3-star hotels on the Altinkum coastline.
THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN VARNA
- Spend time in Deniz Park
- Swim in Altinkum
WHAT EAT IN VARNA? WHAT TO DRINK?
Food culture in Bulgaria has characteristics from Mediterranean, Slavic and Ottoman cuisines. Although it differs in its preparation, there is no dish that we say you must try, as it is highly inspired by Turkish cuisine, both in terms of presentation and variety.
Kashkaval cheese, unique to the Balkans. so the cheddar cheese tastes pretty good. Affordable price. We bought 2-3 rounds
You can try the yellowish raki called Rakiya. Or you should try the Zagorka Bulgarian beer.
Don’t forget to taste the turbot fish, which is especially mentioned with Varna.
Definitely a meal in the pirate ship on the coast of Varna. You should choose Baba restaurant. Although we arrived a little late, the sailors, the waiters, were hospitable and interested, as if we were their friends… Of course, this may be because we were their last customers
Chiflika: 50 km away farm restaurant. Although it is far from the city center, Chiflika is the first place that comes to mind when it comes to Varna and food.. I think that, besides the fact that the restaurant established on a farm offers traces of the town life, it also has an effect on hosting Prince Charles..
VARNA SHOPPING IN
You can shop at Mall Varna and Grand Mall Shopping centers with. Also, Knyaz Boris I (Kniaz Boris I) and Slivnitsa Boulevards that you will see on our Varna route are the streets you can choose for shopping.
VARNA CITY TOUR
Varna sightseeing route, after an average of 8 km walking track, we go to Golden Sands by bus and this is how we finish our Varna tour, which will take about 12 hours.
List of places to visit in Varna: Vladislav Varnenchik Park and Museum, Varna Archaeological Museum, Varna City Hall, Varna Cathedral, Varna Drama Theatre, Varna Ethnography Museum, Early Christian Basilica of Odessos, Roman Baths, Sea Park, Golden Sands
Now let’s see what to see in the places to visit on our Varna route;
Vladislav Varnenchik Park and Museum: The life of Polish-Hungarian King Vladislav Yagello at the Battle of Varna in 1444 The mausoleum complex established where it lost its place.
We continue from Slivnitsa Bulevard (Slivnitza Boulevard) towards the city center of Varna. This street is among the most important streets of Varna.
Varna Archaeological Museum (Varna Archaeological Museum, Regional Historical Museum): It was found after the excavations in Bulgaria. The museum, which contains more than 100,000 objects, is located on Maria Luiza Boulevard.. The museum, where you can get important information not only about the history of Bulgaria, but also about the ancient and Middle Ages, was moved to its current building, which is a former girls’ high school, in 1983.
The Varna Necropolis (Varna Halocline Necropolis), the treasure with its ancient gold, was discovered in 1972 in the northern part of Varna Lake and 4 km from the city centre.. The pieces of the treasure, which is thought to be about 5000 years old, are exhibited at the Varna Archaeological Museum and the National History Museum in Sofia.
Varna Municipality Hall (Municipality Hall Varna) is the Varna Archeology Museum
Varna Cathedral (Catedral of Assumption, Assumption Church, Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral): Bulgaria’s second largest cathedral (1. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia is at the top of the list of places to visit in Varna with its gold leaf dome, magnificent architecture, episcopal throne and remarkable interior design.. The Cathedral, designed by the Odessa architect Mass, was consecrated in 1910.. It’s free to enter but the photo is 6 leva! You will see the Clock Tower at the entrance door of the cathedral.
We cross the road from Hristo Botev Boulevard.
Varna Drama Theatre (Drama Theatre, Stoyan Bachvarov Dramatic Theatre): Varna Drama Theatre, one of the most important theaters in Varna, opened in 1921, is home to a historical building.
Varna Ethnography Museum (Ethnographic Museum Varna): The museum with handicrafts and local objects is hosted in a local wooden house.
Early Christian Basilica of Odessos : 4-5. The Basilica, built in the 16th century, is thought to be the first church of Christianity. The mosaics in the Basilica are of great importance, especially since their type is rare.
Roman Baths: MS in Varna. 2-3. and MS. 4-5. There are two separate Roman Baths where you can see the ruins of the centuries.
We reach the Marine Park by continuing on Primorski Boulevard (Primorski Bulevard).
Sea Park (Primorski Park, Sea Garden): The oldest and largest park in Varna, located between Knyaz Boris I Boulevard and Varna beach, located at the end of Varna city center. On the way to Varna’s famous beach, the park built in 1878 is Varna’s largest park.. The park lying on the Black Sea coast is one of the most popular places in Varna.. It would be an understatement to just call it a park.. Because in this park, touristic places such as the zoo, the open-air theater, the Dolphinarium, the Aquarium, the Astronomical Observatory, the Maritime Museum, and the Roman Baths of Odessos are surrounded by statues of people who have earned their place in Bulgarian history.
Golden Sands (Altınkum, Zlatni Pysatsi, Golden Sands): According to rumors, a pirate ship buried all its gold treasure here and God punished them by turning their gold into sand… This is the rumor, but there is an undeniable fact that Altinkum is a tiny thin one that truly lives up to its name. a corner of paradise where the sands meet the blue… If you choose Varna to have a wonderful sea holiday with holiday resorts, you will definitely not regret it.. You can go to Altınkum beach strip, which is 45 minutes away from the city center and 17 km to the north, by bus number 409.. Average ticket price is 3 Lev.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN VARNA
Thanks to the university student population in the city, there is a very active and fun nightlife. Especially in summer, the beaches are full of people to have fun at night.. The ones that were stated as the best nightclubs in 2011; Extravaganza, Copa Cabana, 4 as pik (chalga) and Cubo.
There are also many nightclubs and bars in the city center.. Most of the venues here are closed during the summer months.. A few we can recommend: Horizont, Cargo, Bolla bar, Planet Club.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO VARNA: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
We recommend traveling by car along the long coastline of Varna. The coastline of Varna not only offers beautiful holiday destinations, but also hosts historically important places… Click to read our 8 Places to Visit on the Varna Coastline, which we have prepared including Altınkum
Places you will see in this article: Russalka, Cape Kaliakra (Cape Kaliakra), Balchik Palace (Dvoretsa Palace, Dvoretsa Palace, Queen Mary’s Palace and Garden), Albena, Aladja Monastery (Aladzha Monastery), Saint Constantine and Helena (Saints Constantine and Helena), Evksinograd Palace (Evksinograd Residence, Euxinograd)
- Pobiti Kamani (Stone forest, The Stone Forest)
VARNA TRAVEL NOTES
Write Varna specifically We recommend that you choose. If you have time for a pleasant holiday, Varna is a city that is both affordable and close to Istanbul and has an absolutely wonderful stretch of beach.
