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Varna, Bulgaria
Located on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, this resort town boasts the ruins of a 2nd century Roman bath and an excellent Archeological Museum housing some of the world's oldest jewelry. But Varna is also a cosmopolitan city with a fine stretch of beach and an impressive repertoire of restaurants, cafes and clubs.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Varna. -
Time Zone
Eastern European Time GMT/UTC+2 -
Language
Bulgarian is the local language spoken in Varna. “Dobar den” means hello and “Blagodarya” is thank you. For excuse me, say “Izvinete.” And to ask how much something is, say “kolko struva?” -
Currency & Shopping
Bulgarian Lev (BGN) -
Fun Fact #1
The Varna Archaeological Museum is one of Bulgaria’s largest museums and its exhibits include the Gold of Varna — the world’s oldest gold treasure that dates back to 4600 – 4200 BCE. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy, Varna is an important and vibrant maritime city offering a wide range of outdoor activities and cultural and historic attractions. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
A classic Bulgarian dish that’s refreshing during the summer is tarator—a cold soup made of walnuts, garlic, dill, cucumbers and yogurt that sometimes locals will simply drink out of a cup. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Home to museums, monuments, a zoo and walking paths weaving among flower gardens, you could easily spend an entire day strolling through Varna’s Sea Garden, which hugs the Black Sea and overlooks expansive beaches and bustling restaurants and bars.