Varna

Varna is the largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast with a population of approx 350,000. It is known as the 'seaside capital of Bulgaria' and the queen of the Black Sea. Located by the side of the big Varna Bay, 134 km north of Bourgas and 469 km from Sofia, this pretty seaside resort has a busy international airport and a busy port. West of the city is the Varna Lake, which is of importance for transport, providing the seaside connection between the Ports of Varna and Varna-West. The city itself is like an amphitheatre and follows the curves of the Bay of Varna. It is surrounded by lots of gardens, vineyards and deciduous groves. More than 150 cultural and historical monuments of different historical periods have been preserved in the territory of Varna. Some famous landmarks include the Varna Dolphinarium, the Sea Garden, the Roman Baths, the Palace of Culture and Sports, the Varna Necropolis, the Varna Observatory and Planetarium. The nearby cave monastery Aladzha is also a popular tourist sight. Additionally, the 2 km long bridge Asparuhov most is a popular place for bungee jumping.