Varna Bulgaria
Varna is one of the most beautiful pearls in the necklace of Bulgaria cities. Varna is world-famous cultural center which attracts tourists from all over the world by its unique atmosphere of medieval romance and modern lifestyle.
The city of Love
Not Paris but Varna (Bulgaria) is the city of love – this is how people who connected their lives in Varna think of this city. Hundreds of tourists from over 30 counties visit Varna to give an oath of love as this city has ideal conditions for traditional as well as unusual weddings. Wonderful resorts, fashionable hotels, rich culture life and prestigious restaurants offering wonderful entertainment are what newlyweds like most of all in Varna. Summer is he season when the air in Varna is sodden with romance, ease and breeziness. It’s worth mentioning that eccentric weddings become more and more popular in Varna: for example, a wedding ceremony may take place on the board of a small dirigible overlooking the endless sea, it is also possible to see bride and groom exchanging rings under the water on the board of a sunken ship with hundreds of little curious fishes posing in front of the water camera. Taking into account all facts mentioned above it is possible to say that Varna is the city of wonders, the place where even the most unusual dreams come true.
Exotic tourist attractions
One of the main Varna attractions which is extremely popular among young tourists is Aquarium built in 1912 on errand of King Ferdinand. The unique facade of the building deserves to be named a masterpiece as it combines bas-relief representations of huge mussel and other inhabitants of the Black Sea. There is an impressive collection of freshwater and sea inhabitants living in natural conditions in the central hall of Aquarium. Other halls contain expositions devoted to flora and fauna and other peculiarities of the Black Sea.
The only dolphinarium on Balkan Peninsular is also situated in Varna. Tourists are offered to attend a 45-minute spectacle during which they are usually deeply impressed by the level of intelligence of dolphins. There is a café in dolphinarium: tourists like visiting it as it offers to admire playing dolphins when they are free from the show.
For those who are looking for sharper impressions Varna offers to visit its terrarium where it is possible to see a lot of exotic animals, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals.
The city of museums
Varna has unbelievably rich cultural and historical heritage which is represented by expositions in numerous museums of the city. The Archaeological Museum expositions are situated in the building of magnificent beauty build by world-famous architect Petko Momchilov. Walking from hall to hall tourists may find themselves in the Stone Age or in The Middle Ages, to discover he ancient Thracian culture and see unique collections of jewelry and pottery.
Visiting the Ethnographic museum is a must if you happen to come in Varna. This museum is the reflection of Bulgarian culture and heritage. There is so much interesting here! How do you like the idea of learning what is “survachki” or “Petlyovden” and know more about Bulgarian holidays, clothes, customs and traditions?
The list of the most popular museums in Varna can be continued by Vladislav Varnenchik Park – Museum, National Maritime Museum and others.
Enjoy summer!
Bulgaria is a sunny country and Varna is one of its sunniest cities offering ideal conditions for those who want to enjoy summer holidays. Varna beach is, of course, one of the most popular places in the city. It always welcomes tourists who like sunbathing, swimming in the sea, playing beach volleyball and sipping cocktails in beach bars. While young generation prefers to spend time on this sandy beach, rheumatic pensioners and those who came to Varna with the hope o improve health are more often seen at mineral-water pools. Varna has a very beautiful, very long and impressive coastal line, with numerous restaurants and shops, which is also known as aleya Georgi Georgiev or Plazhna aleya. No secret, it is also one of the most popular attractions in Varna ideal for romantic walk in the sundown or under the moon.
Art Wave
Every year from 1st till 12th of June Varna hosts grandiose theatre festival “Varna Summer” which presents new talents and works as a place for cultural dialogue. Artists from all over the world as well as thousands of tourists come to Varna to take part in this wonderful event, to see cutting-edge performance and feel the unique atmosphere of grandiose holiday.
In the end of July or in the beginning of August Varna is covered by Jazz-wave, as it annually hosts the International Jazz festival. Musical groups as well as solo performers from Bulgaria, France, Poland, Germany and other countries come to Varna and fill this city with touching sounds of jazz melodies. Varna sinks in the romance and art.
Conclusion
All things considered, it can be said that Varna, owning rich historical and cultural heritage, still has a lot of modern and sometimes even unusual attractions to offer tourists from all over the world. Taking into account marvelous sights of Varna and the hospitality of locals combined with opportunities of exotic entertainment it is possible to state: Varna is a true paradise for those who want to spend an unforgettable summer!
