Tourist Attractions in Nessebar

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Nessebar

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About Nessebar

Nessebar is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. It was founded by the Thracians long before our era and was a Greek, Roman and Byzantine colony. In the XV century the settlement came under the protectorate of the Ottoman Turks.

As a tourist centre, the city began to develop only in the XX century. Today it has everything for a quiet family holiday: cosy beaches, ancient architecture, hospitable taverns and cafes, souvenir shops with products of local craftsmen.

Nowadays it has turned into a modern resort, annually receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists from different European countries.

Top-10 Tourist Attractions in Nessebar

Old Town Nessebar

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293 reviews

The old quarters of the town are located on a small peninsula connected to the new part of Nessebar by a bridge. The first Thracian colony was founded here in the 10th century BC. Then the Romans, Byzantines and Turks ruled the territory of Bulgaria. The best preserved buildings in the Old Town are those with foundations built during the Ottoman period and those dating back to the 18th century.

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The Windmill, Nessebar

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1167 reviews

The mill is located on the isthmus between the Old Town and the modern part of Nessebar. The structure itself is made of wood and is reinforced on a stone base left from a Byzantine church. The mill is considered a symbol of the town and is often visited by tourists during their walks. It consists of three floors: the first floor is where the flour was stored, the second floor is where the miller’s family lived, and the third floor is where the millstone mechanisms were located.

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

Fortification Walls

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13 reviews

The western wall is all that remains of the city’s once powerful defence system. A small section of the fortification stretches for about 100 metres, with a height of 8 metres. The surrounding area is landscaped and well-maintained, so it is a pleasant place to walk and enjoy the view of the surroundings. It is believed that the wall was built during the Early Middle Ages and has been restored several times.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
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"Saint Stephen" Church

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537 reviews

Nessebar is famous for its churches built in different historical periods. Among others are the 12th century Church of St Paraskeva, the dilapidated Church of St Michael and St Gabriel the Archangels – a UNESCO site, the 11th century Church of St Stephen, and the Church of Christ Pantocrator – one of the town’s most famous and well-preserved temples from the Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nesebar Archaeological Museum

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3673 reviews

The Museum of Archaeology is located at the entrance to the Old Town. It was opened in 1994. The impressive exhibition occupies four floors and consists of objects from the Thracian, Roman and Byzantine historical periods. Here visitors can see collections of icons, crockery, jewellery, coins, ship accessories, as well as statues (or rather what remains of them) and ancient funerary slabs.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ethnographic Museum

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191 reviews

The exposition is located in a 19th century city manor house, formerly owned by a wealthy merchant. Each room of the house is dedicated to a different theme. Furniture, household items, craftsmen’s tools, household utensils, clothes, textiles and many other interesting exhibits relating to the life and culture of local residents are exhibited here. Folklore groups often perform on the street in front of the museum during holidays.

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Pirates of the Caribbean - mini waterpark

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380 reviews

In keeping with its name, the water park is decorated in a pirate theme. There is a huge frigate, a treasure chest and an observation point on a tower that attracts all children. The area of the institution is small, mainly water attractions were developed for young guests. After visiting the park, you can go to the local restaurant “Black Pearl” to recuperate.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Aquapark Nessebar | Аквапарк Несебър

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9155 reviews

The largest water park in Bulgaria with an area of more than 30 thousand m². There are dozens of slides for adults and children. In addition to water attractions, there is a climbing wall and a swimming pool with trampolines. The park was opened in 2006. It is characterised by increased safety and comfortable infrastructure for tourists, which includes recreation areas, a restaurant and a bar.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Nesebar South Beach

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2053 reviews

A sandy strip on the Black Sea coast, located near the village of Radva. Due to the fact that the beach is located outside the bay, there are quite often waves here. The territory is divided into a paid one, where in high season you can ask for money for entrance, and a free zone. The undeniable advantages of South Beach are pleasant golden sand, clear sea and shallow depth.

Open time

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

Nessebar

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Bulgaria’s largest seaside resort, located in the east of the country. Nessebar is not far from its hospitable beaches. The infrastructure of the place dates back to the 1960s. If you look at the modern appearance of Sunny Beach, you can still see Soviet-era hotels, but there are more new modern buildings. The resort has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for the cleanliness and quality of its beaches.