Roman Thermal Baths are the largest ancient building discovered in Bulgaria so far. They were built at the end of the 2nd c. A.D. on a territory of 7.000 sq. m. The thermal baths were the biggest on the Balkan Peninsula.They used to be the centre of the public life in the town once.
The well preserved walls outline an imposing building. The plan of the building is almost symmetrical. The part uncovered includes all the principal premises of the baths. On the north façade there used to be two entrances for visitors. Wide stairs led to the antechamber, the purpose of which was to guard the dressing rooms from cold air. The premises were tiled with marble slabs. Multicolored mosaics had been used for the decoration of the marble walls.
The Roman Thermal Baths are an impressive example of ancient architecture in Bulgaria.
You can get to Roman Thermae by public buses 20, 39, 17А (nearest bus stop “Baseyna”).
Admission:
Adults - €4.00 / 7.82 lv.
Students - €2.00 / 3.91 lv.
Children under 7 years old - Free
For groups over 15 people: adults €3.00 / 5.87 lv.
Giving a talk - €15.00 / 29.34 lv.
Days determined by Order of the Ministry of Culture or Municipality of Varna - Free
Opening hours:
summer
From 01.06 to 30.09, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the site works without a day off
winter
From 01.10 to 31.05, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., days off - Sunday and Monday
Contact details:
13, San Stefano Str.
Tel: +359 52 600 059
www.museumvarna.com
