Varna is one of the oldest and dynamically developing cities in Bulgaria. It is an important economic and cultural center, a transport hub (railway, airport and one of the major seaports of the country). The rich cultural heritage of the city, clean air, warm sea, as well as a lot of entertainment for adults and children attracts more and more tourists from year to year.
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How to get to Varna
By plane: almost from all major cities of Russia, Europe, England. Varna Airport is 8 km from the city center.
By train and bus: regular departures from Sofia, Plovdiv. By international train from Prague, Krakow; seasonally - from Kiev, Minsk, Moscow, Saratov. Varna Railway Station is a short walk from the center of the city.
By car: from Sofia by motorway A2. From Romania (Bucharest, Constanta) on the highway E70. From Istanbul (Turkey) on the E87 motorway.
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Climate
Mainly cloudy +10 ° C in the afternoon +4 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +9 ° C in the afternoon +4 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain +10 ° C in the afternoon +2 ° C at night ° С water |
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Transport
You can move around the city either on foot or by taxi. The companies OK Trans, Varna, Euro, Max, Pontea are notable for low tariffs and good service (information on tariffs per kilometer you can see in the lower corner of the car's rear door window).
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Hotels in Varna
A huge variety of hotels of all categories can be found on the streets of Varna. Most tourists stay in private houses or rent apartments.
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| Grand Hotel Dimyat from 4 480 rubles Varna City 111 Kniaz Boris I Blvd. | Graffit Gallery Design Hotel from 4 480 rubles Varna City 65 Knyaz Boris I Blvd. | Dallas Residence from 5 514 rubles Varna City 33, Sveti Nikola |
| Capitol Hotel from 3 309 rubles Varna City 40, Petko Karavelov St. | Boutique Splendid Hotel from 2 550 rub. Varna City 30, Bratya Shkorpil St. | Panorama Hotel from 2 137 rubles Varna City 31, Primorski blvd. |
| BEST WESTERN Park Hotel from 1 792 rub. Varna City 190, Chaika | Art Deco Hotel Odessos from 1 792 rub. Varna City Blvd. Slivnitsa 1 | Alekta Hotel from 1 792 rub. Varna City 28, Sv. Nikola area, Picadilly Park |
| Plaza Palace Hotel from 1 448 rubles Varna City 12 Slivnitsa Blvd | Hotel Orbita from 1 310 rub. Varna City 25, Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd. | Hotel Acropolis from 2 344 rubles Varna City 13, str Ivan Shishman |
The shops
To please yourself with pleasant acquisitions you can in the large shopping centers of the city: Grand Mall, Pfohe Mall and Central Plaza. Wholesale sales are carried out by hypermarkets Metro and Kaufland. Souvenir shops are located on shopping streets, not far from the city center.
Kitchen and restaurants
The network of Bulgarian cafes "Welcome to HAPPY Bar & Grill" is widely known. These restaurants are characterized by low prices and a good menu. Sea Paradise - exquisite restaurant on the beach will surprise you with a variety of seafood dishes (average bill from 10-15 euros). You can get to it on foot along the pedestrian street along the embankment (1st landing stage).
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Varna
Varna is a unique cultural center of Bulgaria. Here there are many attractions: architectural buildings, museums, galleries, palaces, churches. Home - Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. The original in architectural design, inside it is no less attractive - the iconostases, the throne of the bishop, the original stained-glass windows decorate the interior of the temple.
The history of the city can be found in the Varna Archeological Museum. There is a rich collection of "the oldest gold in the world", artifacts and weapons, icons and Roman terms (ruins of ancient Roman baths) of the Roman dominance in the Balkans. Also interesting for visiting the Museum of Natural History, ethnographic museum.
The seaside park "Morska gradina" is perfect for walking in the open air. Founded over a hundred years ago, it stretches along the Black Sea coast for several kilometers. And for the youngest there will be entertainment: the famous Varna Dolphinarium, terrarium, zoo.
At 15 km from the monastery is located the monastery of Aladzha. Now it is uninhabited, but a few dozen centuries ago Christian hermits lived in the cells of Aladji, carved directly into the rocks.
Night life
The night life of Varna is very special. No wonder the most frequent guests of the coast are young people. With the sunset, the coast of Varna literally "comes to life." A lot of clubs along the coast of the sea offer a variety of choices: hip-hop, rock, house, chalga (Bulgarian folk pop music). Some of the famous places for night entertainment: Extravaganza, Bonkers, PR Club.
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Events in Varna
Every year in Varna, a number of international (music festival "Varna summer") and national events (ethnic festival, film and animation festivals) and much more are held. Photo of Varna (25)