Varna is an administrative, economic and cultural centre, the biggest seaport and a well-known international seaside resort. the third largest city in Bulgaria with a population of about 330 000 people. It is widely called the Seaside Capital of Bulgaria as it is for sure the biggest city along the Bulgarian coast, some 470 km away from Sofia eastwards. Varna is nestled in a deep valley between two plateaus and its structure follows the curves of the Bay of Varna. It sprang up in the 6th century BC as a Greek colony called Odessos, meaning “town upon water”. Over the next years Odessos was ruled by the Persians, Thracians, Romans and Slavs. The town was renamed Varna by the latter in the 7th century. At the end of the 8th century the town was a part of the Bulgarian Kingdom and was an important fortress and seaport until 1386 when Varna was conquered by the Ottomans. In 1921 it was proclaimed a resort.
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ncient, medieval, renaissance and modern cultures mingle and coexist through the city.
Accommodation:
Varna offers a virtually unlimited number of accommodation facilities. Apart from the hotels in Varna, the numerous small family hotels and houses in the vicinity of Varna show their hospitality to the visitors. For reservations and additional information you can count on the tourist agencies. Private lodgings can also be found directly not through the lodging offices.
