The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast hides one of the most well preserved ancient towns, Nessebar. Known as the 'Pearl of the Black Sea', Nessebar has a rich history of over three millennia.
Nowadays, the city is one of the most prominent tourist destinations, having several resorts close by – the largest one being Sunny Beach.
The ancient part of the town with all its historical buildings is situated on a peninsula and it connects to the mainland through a man-made isthmus. In the past, the town was actually situated on an island.
In 1983, UNESCO added Nesebar on its list of World Heritage Sites.
In the summer of 2015, I went there for a few days on the seaside. The city sights are indeed spectacular and they are a proof of the rich history of the small ancient town.
The entrance to the old town
A street in the old town of Nessebar
A view of the old town
Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa
Church of Christ Pantocrator - a medieval Eastern Orthodox church from 13th–14th century
Fortifications around old town of Nesebar
A boat sailing to Sunny Beach
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