A romantic getaway in the beautiful fairy tale of the ancient seaside town
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Ancient City of Nessebar
Situated on a rocky peninsula on the Black Sea, the more than 3,000-year-old site of Nessebar was originally a Thracian settlement (Mesembria). At the beginning of the 6th century BC, the city became a Greek colony. The city’s remains, which date mostly from the Hellenistic period, include the acropolis, a temple of Apollo, an agora and a wall from the Thracian fortifications. See more...Nessebar is one of the oldest cities in Europe. In 1956 it was declared as a museum city, and in 1983 the city was inducted into the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
Among other monuments, the Stara Mitropolia Basilica and the fortress date from the Middle Ages, when this was one of the most important Byzantine towns on the west coast of the Black Sea.
Wooden houses built in the 19th century are typical of the Black Sea architecture of the period.
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The city of 44 churches
It is difficult to imagine how an area of just 40 hectares could fit so many surviving temples.
A strong earthquake, which took place a few hundred years ago, caused part of the city to submerge.
Thus the area of the peninsula was reduced almost twice, but the churches remained on the land.
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The romantic streets and the old wooden houses
Among the main attractions of Nessebar are the narrow, winding streets paved with cobblestones, and also unique, picturesque Bulgarian houses of the Renaissance period. They have unique architecture – the stone ground floors were used primarily for wine cellars, basements, and warehouses. To preserve freshness and to prevent the spoilage of the goods and wine under the action of sunlight on the first floor the windows have been built very narrowly. See more...The second floor was intended for living and constructed mostly of wood – it created a comfortable microclimate for the person in the room. On the residential floors, the windows were made wide to pass a lot of air and sun.
Bay windows of the upper floors are protruding a little beyond the first floor so that they are not watered during rain. All this is decorated with intricate carvings, small balconies, and reliefs.
Walking through the streets of Nessebar is the most pleasant in the evenings – everything is romantically illuminated. And if you get off the bustling tourist streets, you can feel lost in the old medieval town.
Many restaurants have live music, and on the streets, you can see painters, musicians, and mimes.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- A romantic walk on the streets of the old city of Nessebar
- The beautiful magic of the 44 churches from the 5th to the 19th century
- Learn the history behind the ancient seaside city
- Breathe in the aroma of the fig trees that hang over the seashore
Price from:
18€
per person
18€
per person
WHAT TO EXPECT:
| Free cancellation | |
| Reserve now & Pay later | |
| Pickup included | |
| Distance: approx. 165 km in one direction | |
| Trip duration: 6-8 hours |
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
| Insurance | |
| Drinkable water | |
| Air-conditioned vehicle | |
| Fuel and parking fees | |
| Tips |