About Old Nessebar

The old Nessebar town of Nessebur is located 30km north of Burgas. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe, founded at 3000 years B.C. It is considered to be the richest town in architectural monuments. Nessebar is an eminent seaport and a tourist destination on the Black Sea. Its history is intriguing and transports one instantly to the past ways of civilisation life.

Imagine taking a trip back to 500 B.C. That is Old Nessebar, located by itself on a peninsula in the Black Sea in Bulgaria. It was once an important trading city. We may prefer to use plastic credit cards everywhere we go now, but Old Nessebar is where bronze and silver money was first used in trade.
Wander the cobblestone streets and soak up the Balkan sun and the ancient city’s old-world charm. Wedged between the more “modern” buildings, you’ll find old Byzantine churches, like the Church of Virgin Eleusa, Church of St. Sofia, and the Old Metropolitan Church. Venture to the ancient central hall, or the ancient baths. Don’t miss a chance to see the windmill, visit the fortress and the city’s Roman and medieval walls. Stop in at one of the most-visited places in Old Nessebar, the Archaeological Museum for a look at traditional local costumes and musical instruments.
With its boutiques, music festivals, and ancient vibe, Old Nessebar is a fantastic place for a romantic getaway.

Must See

  • Old houses of Nessebar 
  • Ethnographic museum
  • Archaeological museum of Nessebar
  • Old Windmill
  • Remains of the fortress
  • Ancient churches of Nessebar
  • Beach
  • Aquapark

How to reach

The distance by taxi from Nessebar to Old Nessebar, near the windmills is 3.1kms. It costs around 6 to 8 BGN. The time taken is around 7 minutes. 
You can also walk from Nessebar to Old Nessebar, near the windmills in 26 minutes, covering a distance of 2.2 kms.

Tips

  • This is a good place for souvenir shopping. There are plenty of art, pottery, jewelry, etc. to choose from
  • If you are going to explore Old Nessebar on your own, take an audio guide for Nessebar. It will come in handy.
  • Drinks? Do visit the bars, overlooking the seas. You can enjoy both, the drinks as well as the seas.
  • If you get to Michael's Bar, you can sit in a cave with running water and a pool.
  • Keep a lookout for a free open-air performance by locals at the amphitheater. It is situated near the ferry port.
  • Like all tourist places, during the peak seasons, tourists are plenty. So, if you walk in narrow streets, nobody will bother you.
  • You have to enjoy the ice creams sold on the beaches.
  • Remember to plan your bags for a beach vacation.

Visit Time

 

Sunday:        Open 24 hours
Monday:       Open 24 hours
Tuesday:      Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday:     Open 24 hours
Friday:          Open 24 hours
Saturday:      Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

6 to 7 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 15.22°C

 

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