Archaeological sites in Varna

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Connections from and to Varna Airport

Varna Airport (VAR) offers international flights to and from the Bulgarian Sea capital - Varna. Every year more than 2 million passengers...

Archaeological sites

Remains of early christian monastery on "Djanavara Hill"

The monastery on Djanavara Hill was one of the biggest and most impressive Early Christian complexes not only in Varna (ancient Odessos) but on the entire Northeastern Balkan...

The Early Christian Basilica of Odessos

This is the biggest discovered and preserved Roman basilica on the territory of ancient Odessos. Nowadays its artefacts are housed in the Archaeological Museum in Varna, including the...

The Early Christian Monastery in Karaach teke (Vazrazhdane district)

The monastery in Karaach teke near Varna is one of the biggest monastery complexes on the Balkan Peninsula. It is located within the city limits, about 4 - 5 km away from the centre,...

The embankment of Asparuh

The embankment of Asparuh is a surviving testimony to how the Proto-Bulgarians used to strengthen their borders. It is believed to be built in the 8th century to protect the lower coast...