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Things to see in Varna, Bulgaria (Bulgaria): 30 places and when to go
Varna, Bulgaria is a city in Bulgaria with around 313,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly History (8), With kids (7), Museums and art (5). The best known are Varna Necropolis, Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna and Euxinograd. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 43.2156, 27.8953
- Population
- About 313,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · With kids (7) · Museums and art (5) · Wildlife (4) · Hiking (4) · Hot springs (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- VAR Varna, 6.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Varna, Bulgaria
The places in and around Varna, Bulgaria, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Varna NecropolisBurial site in Bulgaria2.2 km
- Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, VarnaOrthodox cathedral in Varna, Bulgaria1.7 km
- EuxinogradFormer royal palace in Varna, Bulgaria8.1 km
- Gulf of VarnaBay in Varna Province, Bulgaria5.7 km
- Varna Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum1.8 km
- Roman ThermaeVarna's archeological site, Bulgaria2.5 km
- Asparuhov BridgeBridge in Varna, Bulgaria2.5 km
- Balchik PalaceBuilding in Balchik, Bulgaria29 km
- Aladzha MonasteryMonastery in Bulgaria12 km
- Museum of Mosaics, DevnyaMuseum in Devnya25 km
- Varna AquariumAquarium in Varna, Bulgaria2.7 km
- Boris Georgiev City Art GalleryMuseum2.2 km
- Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium "Nicolaus Copernicus"Planetarium2.7 km
- Museum of Medicine HistoryMuseum in Varna, Bulgaria2.7 km
- Clock Tower of VarnaClock Tower in Varna, Bulgaria1.8 km
- AquamaniaWith kids22 km
- AquapolisWith kids14 km
- Blue RouteHiking13 km
- DelfinariumWith kids · Wildlife3.9 km
- Grand Hotel LondonHotel in Bulgaria2.1 km
- Green RouteHiking14 km
- Hot Mineral WatersHot spring10 km
- Kamchia ReserveProtected area23 km
- Maya Vita SpaHot spring bath2.8 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Planetarium VVMU, Varna city zoo
- Hiking: Red Route, Yellow Route
- History: Small Roman thermae
- Hot springs: The hot water
When to go to Varna, Bulgaria
The best time to visit Varna, Bulgaria is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. In May, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Varna, Bulgaria
The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR, Varna), 6.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Varna, Bulgaria?
The best known: Varna Necropolis, Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna, Euxinograd, Gulf of Varna, Varna Archaeological Museum. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Varna, Bulgaria?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Varna, Bulgaria?
The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR), 6.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Varna, Bulgaria as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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