Ancient City of Nessebar, Medieval fortress on Black Sea peninsula, Bulgaria
The Ancient City of Nessebar extends across a small peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, containing Roman walls and medieval churches.
Founded as a Thracian settlement, Nessebar became a Greek colony in the 6th century BC and later developed as a major trading center during Byzantine times.
The city holds multiple medieval churches from different periods, including Saint Stephen Church with its 16th-century frescoes and Saint Sophia from the 5th century.
The historical area requires parking outside the fortress walls, with regular buses connecting to Burgas Airport located 25 kilometers from the site.
Nessebar minted its first bronze and silver coins in the 5th century BC, marking an early advancement in the development of currency systems.
Location: Несебър
Website: https://www.ancient-nessebar.com/
Address: Staria Grad, ul. "Mitropolitska" 27, 8231 Nessebur, Bulgaria 8231 Nessebur 8231 Nessebur
Website: https://ancient-nessebar.com
GPS coordinates: 42.65923,27.73385
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:25
Bulgaria features ancient and medieval buildings, Orthodox churches, mountain monasteries, history and art museums, as well as natural sites like lakes, forests, and mountain resorts. The country is home to Roman baths, Thracian tombs, Byzantine fortresses, royal palaces, and monuments from the communist era. It also has several historic towns along the Black Sea coast.
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