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The city of Varna lies in the Bay of Varna and is one of the oldest Bulgarian cities. In the 6th century Greek colonists from Millet first inhabited the area and gave it the name of Odessos. During the Roman times it was a big cultural and trading centre. Odessos was severally destroyed and finally fell under Byzantium power. Slavs renamed it to Varna and in the end of the VIII century it was included in the territory of Bulgaria. During the Second Bulgarian state, Varna was one of the most important trading and craft centres in the country. Its citizens traded with Italian towns’ republics and exported honey, wax, furs, grains, etc. In the XII-XIV centuries the town had an impоsing fortress, that functioned after numerous reconstructions till 1829. During the first centuries of the Ottoman domination,in 1444, a spectacular Christian campaign, leaded by the Polish king- Vladislav III was directed to Varna. The town was sieged by the knights during that campaign. The young king died in a battle near to Varna, and locals erected a mausoleum to his honour. The surrounding area is well known as Vladisav Varnenchik Park-Museum. After the Liberation (1878), Varna became the third largest city in Bulgaria. It is the biggest sea port and one of the favorite holiday places. Numerous hotels, restaurants and night clubs make it a preferable seaside center. Summer is fresh and pleasant because of the breezes and the wide beach strip attracts thousands of tourists. The city lies in the bay of Varna and is 11 km long. The city`s structure resembles an amphitheatre as it follows the curves of the Bay of Varna. Its population is about 325 000 people. Gardens, forests, vineyards surround the city and shelter a lot of private houses and hotels. The Archeological Museum disposes of exhibits, dating from prehistoric times- Thracian, Greek, Roman- mainly from the ancient Odessos. The Museum of National Renaissance is housed in the building of the first Bulgarian school in Varna, built in 1861. Old books, weapons, documents and photos, illustrating the economic growth and the fight for cultural and national independence, are exibited there. The unique golden treasure of Varna go back 6000 years, which is the oldest gold all over the world. The Naval Museum is situated in the Sea garden. In it is represented the history of the Bulgarian Navy from the middle Ages to nowadays. There are exhibited different kinds of ships, documents, photos, weapons, etc. The Park-Museum Vladislav Varnenchik is located in the northwestern part of the city. There is a mausoleum monument of Vladislav Varnenchik, monument of Yan Huniadi, six sarcophagi, a solemn place- an altar and a museum hall. Under the museum there is a Thracian tomb from the IV century B.C. Places of interest: Balchik, Fossil forests, Aladja Monastery, Kamchia, Veliki Preslav (The Great Preslav), Madara, Pliska,

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		Apartment for sale in Varna The dwelling consists of a corridor, an open plan living room with kitchen and dinning areas, a bedroom, a large terrace and a bathroom. More ...	0 sq.m.	685	63500€
		House for sale in Zdravets This offer presents a brand new house, built in the Bulgarian revival style with unique outlook, just finished in 2005. It is situated on a plot of 69 ... More ...	700 sq.m.	719	134000€
		Land for sale in Byala We offer you a plot of regulated land of 1700 sq.m. in the town of Byala, only 350 meters from the sea ! More ...	1700 sq.m.	720	170000€
		House for sale in Varna The property represents a plot with total area of 500 sq.m and features two-floor house amounting to 100 sq.m plus a large garage for one car. The gre ... More ...	500 sq.m.	721	110000€
		House for sale in Klimentovo The village features with its own infrastructure, well developed, easy access to the resort of Albena, the town of Balchik, and the city of Varna; bus ... More ...	160 sq.m.	222	90000€
		House for sale in Avren Location 28 km South of Varna, in a nice and peaceful village called Avren. More ...	90 sq.m.	223	57000€
		House for sale in Avren Location 28 km South of Varna, in a nice and peaceful village called Avren. More ...	100 sq.m.	224	62000€
		House for sale in Avren The village of Avren is located 28 km. More ...	155 sq.m.	225	80000€
		House for sale in Albena Location 5 km away from Balchik, in the area where all the golf courses are The village has a well developed infrastructure, shops and bus tran ... More ...	150 sq.m.	226	90000€
		House for sale in Gurkovo Location the village of Gurkovo, 6 km away from the town of Balchik, the village has its infrastructure - buss stop, shops, bars, administration, and ... More ...	120 sq.m.	227	85000€
		House for sale in Gurkovo We are delighted to introduce to your attention a new development called “Orange County”, that consists of 16 houses, situated in a village in the are ... More ...	122 sq.m.	228	85000€
		House for sale in Varna This is a beautiful rural house built in traditional Bulgarian style. More ...	110 sq.m.	687	80000€
		House for sale in Varna Looking for a brand new villa close to the sea! We offer you a lovely house only 20 km away from Varna and the International Airport. More ...	120 sq.m.	684	72600€
		House for sale in Valchi Dol We would like to offer you a lovely renovated house in traditional Bulgarian style. More ...	70 sq.m.	686	42000€
		Land for sale in Bliznatsi Black sea plot with size 19 779 sq m with possibility for regulation and face on main road Varna –Burgas -120 m. It is situated 20 km south from Varna ... More ...	19779 sq.m.	754	316464€
		Land for sale in Bliznatsi Black sea plot with size 811 sq m with possibility for regulation. It is situated 20 km south from Varna town and the international airport in village ... More ...	811 sq.m.	755	8921€
		Land for sale in Osenovo Black sea plot , in Osenovo village, 4 000 sq.m. The plot situated 19 km. away from Varna town and international airport. More ...	4000 sq.m.	763	68000€
		Land for sale in Bliznatsi Black sea plot with size 9107 sq m with possibility for regulation. More ...	9107 sq.m.	759	54642€
		Land for sale in Bliznatsi Black sea plot with size 19 267 sq m with possibility for regulation. It is situated 20 km south from Varna town and the international airport in vill ... More ...	19267 sq.m.	757	134869€
		Land for sale in Bliznatsi Black sea plot with size 6 440 sq m with possibility for regulation. It is situated 20 km south from Varna town and the international airport in villa ... More ...	6440 sq.m.	756	45100€
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