Archaeological site, Church

The Church of St. Sophia is one of the most important monuments in Bulgaria and is, of course, part of the UNESCO list. Its relatively well-preserved ruins are located right in the centre of Nessebar and can be accessed at any time for free. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-sofia] History and Destruction The Church of St. Sophia stood in the centre of ancient…

Water Park

Nessebar Water Park is the largest of its kind in Bulgaria and one of the largest in Europe. The 55,000 square metre Aqua Park is located just outside the city on the main road connecting Sunny Beach and Burgas. [btn "Compare prices for tours to Nessebar" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/bulharsko/jizni-pobrezi/nesebar] Attractions The Nessebar Water Park offers visitors young and old over 60 attractions, slides, water rivers and paddling…

Sandy beach

Nessebar's northern beach is much more natural than the larger southern beach and is located between Novi Nessebar and Sunny Beach. [btn "Compare prices for tours to Nesebar" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/bulharsko/jizni-pobrezi/nesebar] The beach is covered with fine sand and the entrance to the water is very gradual and comfortable. The beach is therefore safe even for the smallest children. Practically the entire length of the beach…

Sandy beach

The southern beach in Nessebar is much more lively than the northern beach and is located more in the town. Several hotels surround the beach, however, the southern end of the beach is already completely out of town among the sand dunes. Further on, the beach connects seamlessly with the resort of Ravda. [btn "Compare prices for tours to Nessebar" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/bulharsko/jizni-pobrezi/nesebar] Beach facilities The beach…

Theatre

One of the most significant sights in Nessebar, and a place also popular for its magnificent views, are the ruins of the ancient theatre. [btn "Hotels by the beach in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-paraskeva] The theatre probably dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century and in those times it was used for meetings of the citizens, voting on town events and theatrical performances. Today, the…

Mill

When you arrive in old Nessebar, you will notice a beautiful historic windmill on the narrow neck connecting the mainland with the peninsula. [btn "Hotels by the beach in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-mlyn] The very well-preserved wooden windmill is not currently accessible from the inside, but you can visit it from the outside at any time for free. The mill stands right on the pedestrian…

Archaeological site

The archaeological site, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nessebar, reveals the ruins of the temple of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa. The monument can be found on the northern coast of Nessebar and can be viewed from the adjacent street or from the old windmill that stands nearby. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-pantokrator] [imageFill 167672…

Church

The beautiful church of Christ Pantokrator stands right in the centre of the main square of Nessebar. [btn "Show top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-pantokrator] The former Orthodox church, now an occasional art gallery, is known for its lavishly decorated exterior, which is in keeping with traditional Byzantine architecture. The history of the church dates back to the reign of…

Church

The largest and newest church in Nessebar is the beautiful Church of the Assumption. The church was built in 1873 and is the main active sanctuary in the town, where services are held regularly. Tourists can enter the church for free at any time outside of service times. However, photography is not allowed inside.

Church

At first glance, this inconspicuous building near the ruins of St. Sophia's Church crouches in the shade of pine trees. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-paraskeva] However, the Church of St. Paraskevi is one of the best preserved historical buildings in Nessebar. It was probably built at the turn of the 13th and 14th century. The building is relatively small and…

Church

The small church dedicated to John the Baptist is also one of the most important monuments in Nessebar. This church has a very unusual architecture compared to other religious buildings in the town. It is built on the plan of a cross and its facade is made of rough unworked stone. The Church of John the Baptist is one of the oldest preserved buildings and dates back to the 11th century.

Fortification

Nessebar is a well-preserved historical town, among other things, because it lies in a place that was very easily defended. The town is situated on a peninsula connected to the mainland only by a very narrow neck. Moreover, the peninsula is not flat, so it was well defended against possible attacks from the sea. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-hradby] The…