NESSEBAR
To preserve the historical, cultural and ethnographic heritage that many centuries-old Bulgarian towns have been proud of, our country gave them the status of reserves and town-museums. It is not simple to summarize their significance and contribution to Bulgarian history of culture and to list all the sights and natural resources. To come in touch with the treasures of different civilizations, the Thracian, the ancient Greek, the Roman and others you have to see, come to know and feel them.
Nessebar is the successor of the ancient Thracian town of Messeambria. Having lived through the vicissitudes of the stormy history of our lands, in 1956 the old section of the town was announced an architectural and archeological reserve which includes an ancient fortress wall with a gate dating back to the 6th – 5th century BC and the churches from the 5th – 6th and of the 10th – 14th centuries. Because of its unique local color and the wonderful architecture, Nessebar was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. About 60 Revival period houses from 18th and 19th centuries were also included. They lend unforgettable charm and atmosphere to the town with their oriels with wooden decorations. Three of the numerous old windmills have been restored. The old Turkish bath from the 18th century has also been preserved. In 1958 the Nessebar Golden Treasure was found. Along the narrow cobblestone streets life is busy till late at night. the romance of Nessebar can be found in areas new the fortress wall as well as in the house yards.