Ancient City of Nessebar, Medieval fortress on Black Sea peninsula, Bulgaria
Ancient Nessebar is a city on a small Black Sea peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The old town is surrounded by Roman walls and holds ruins of churches from different time periods.
The site began as a Thracian settlement and later became a Greek colony in the 6th century BC. During Byzantine times, it grew into an important trading center.
The city contains multiple medieval churches from different periods that reflect centuries of religious life. Visitors can see old frescoes and mosaics inside them, showing the artistic tradition of the region.
The historic old town lies compactly on the peninsula and is easy to walk through. Most visitors park outside the city walls and then stroll in to see the streets and ruins.
The city began minting bronze and silver coins in the 5th century BC. This early currency system shows how advanced the local economy and trade were at that time.
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