Nessebar Bulgaria Oldest Town In Europa

Step into a relic of times past when visiting Nessebar, Bulgaria. Established on a peninsula and connected to the mainland by isthmus, Nessebar stretches into the Black Sea. Nessebar finds placement in the World Heritage Foundation as a place on Earth of outstanding value to humanity. Numerous civilizations from antiquity have left traces on the face of this picturesque city. Six people groups the Thracians, Hellenes, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines and Bulgarians have made a home surrounded by the Mediterranean blue waters of the Black Sea.
Explore the cross point of many civilizations and be enchanted by the ancient atmosphere. Walk the narrow cobbled streets, tiny squares and discover archaeological wonders. Eighteenth century homes of stone ground level and wooden upper floors jutting above the street, inhabit locals full of story and welcome. Guided tours are available to sample the history of the oldest town in Europe. The peninsula is protected landward side by fortress ruins. Tour a Turkish bath, windmill, the temple of Apollo and the archaeological museum. Beauty encapsulates the forty churches that have survived in whole or part, begin in the late fifth century St. Sofia three-naved, unvaulted basilica. Travel through times past to The Church of St. John fourteenth century. Consider the Church of Christ Pantokrators preserved paintings and local artist exhibits. The Church of St. Stefan offers interior frescoes and over two hundred murals. Take time to shop for handcrafted souvenirs in the bazaar. Visit tucked away restaurants, old-style mehanas and local pubs for traditional Bulgarian dishes, fish delicacies and unusual cocktails. A combination of sea and mountain surround the amber sand of the coastline. Experience the sun setting over the sea through the lens of ancient architecture. The heart of Nessebar finds this city one of the most visited destinations of the Black Sea Coast.