Varna was founded as Odessus...
by denise_BG
Varna was founded as Odessus by Milesian Greeks in the 6th century BC; later it was Thracian and Roman. In AD 681 it became part of the First Bulgarian empire (c. 679-1018) and was named Varna. During the reign (1218) of Ivan Asen II, it became a thriving centre of trade with Genoa, Venice, and Dubrovnik. After falling under Ottoman domination in 1391, it continued to grow in importance. In 1444, in a pitched battle fought nearby, the Turkish armies of Murad II routed the armies of the last Christian Crusade against the Turks in the Balkans.
The Russians captured Varna in 1828 during the war for the liberation of Greece, but, when they left, the city reverted to the Turks. In 1854 Varna became a base for Anglo-French troops operating against Sevastopol during the Crimean War. It was liberated from the Turks in 1878 and ceded to Bulgaria by the Treaty of Berlin. After the building of the Ruse-Varna railway in 1866 and the rail link to Sofia in 1899, the town expanded further. A modern harbour was constructed in 1906. On the photo - Varna Aquarium.
The ethernal bar
by mirchica about Copacabana
It's like this bar lasts for ever or at least since I stepped at the night bar street in Varna for the 1-st time. It has always been full and people have always had fun there.The music is pop. casual
Breakfast in Varna #2
by johngayton about Bai (Mr) Biser Bakery
This is another typically Bulgarian fast-food takeaway place specialising in batch-cooked baked goods. It's cheap, cheerful and whilst not as busy as the "Specialities from Plevden" place in the main square it does pretty much the same sort of stuff. Being breakfast time Marina recommended the banitza and delish it was too. I wasn't too keen on the "Anet" drink though - a sort of cold, overly sweet, "Horlicks". Next time I'll stick to coffee from the machine!
Walk along alley 1
by mirchica
I don’t know why it’s called alley 1 but I know is a wonderful place for walking. It’s long and there are many restaurants and clubs situated there. In day time it’s better in its north end where you can enjoy the sea view while during the night you have to pass through all the bars and restaurants where is the nightlife in Varna during the summer.
The seaside capital of Bulgaria
by viddra
Varna is the biggest harbour and the 3rd largest city in Bulgaria.
It has also got long sand-covered beach strips.
Here you can visit different museums; There’s also a cathedral from 1886, the beautiful Orthodox Church of St. Nicola from 1866, Armenian Church...
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Main Promenade
Varna Market
Delish Lunch!
