The city of Varna is the heir of an ancient Thracian settlement which later became a popular recreational site for Roman and Byzantine aristocracy. Today Varna is a large modern coastal city offering many opportunities for entertainment and recreation. There are many hotels in the city to satisfy every taste and budget. Guests of Varna are enchanted with the cool freshness of the Sea Garden, the golden beaches and azure sea, the rich cultural life of the city and the countless places of interest.
The Thermae - Roman public baths - date back to the Roman Empire. The building is situated on an area of 7,000 sq. m. and was a part of the Roman town of Odessos. The abundance of fragments, columns and capitals remind a visitor of the ornate decorations which adorned them at one time.
The Varna Archaeological Museum is located in the building of the former Girls' School and has one of the richest exhibits in the country. It hosts the Gold Treasure excavated from the Varna Necropolis in 1972. The Gold Treasure from the Varna Necropolis, dating from the late 5th millennium BC, is the oldest processed gold ever discovered anywhere in the world.
The symbol of Varna is The Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, which was built in 1886. It is located in the city centre. To appreciate the full beauty of the building it is best viewed after sunset. It is this time of the day when spectacular lighting drenches the facade in magnificent hues.
