Property Details of Sofia Apartment

Located in the beautiful center location of the Varna. The apartment is in very close proximity to the beach, yet it shields it from the crowds of and provides ample opportunity for quiet recreation.
Features: The apartments was developed in mid 1990's, is located in the middle of a wonderful city and is few metres away from the sandy beach and close to restaurants, shops, and boutiques. The apartment has an air-condition, satellite TV, cooking facilities, mini-bar, tea/coffee facilities and a balcony.
Living Room: Two single beds, a Television set with digital cable.
Kitchen: fully equipped modern kitchen with an electric stove, washing machine, microwave,refrigerator & all the cooking wares.
The Bedroom: a modern king size bed.
The Bathroom: Shower cubical and complete bathroom suite.
The Balcony: a wonderful view.
Maximum Capacity: 4 Adults & 2 childrens in this apartment, our apartments are clean and tidy. Family or groups are welcome to stay.

Local Area Details

The city of Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria with its population of 314539 people It is widely called the seaside capital of Bulgaria as it is the biggest city at the Bulgarian coast The city lies in the Bay of Varna nestled in a deep valley between the Frengen Plareau and the Avren Plateau Varna is over 11 km long while its width including newly erected residential quarters is nearly 9km The citys structure resembles an amphitheatre as it follows the curves of the Bay of Varna It is surrounded by gardens vineyards and groves History The city of Varna is about thousand years old Due to its favourable geographic location the place was first inhabited by an ancient Thracian tribe Corbisi which had a small fishermen settlement there In the 6th century BC a Greek polis named Odessos emerged there The town became a fishing and farming colony which soon turned into commercial hub The town fell under the siege of Alexander of Macedonias troops in the 4th century BC but after the siege did not succeed to subject it the town was given autonomy within the limits of his Empire Up to the 1st century BC it was an independent polis which minted its own coins with the image of its god Later on conquered by Mark Lukulus legions it became a Roman centre though gradually it lost supremacy in the region In the 9th century it was already called Varna The town was included in the territory of Bulgaria in the beginning of the 13lh century during the reign of King Kaloyan Despite its strong defence system the town was conquered by the Turks in 1391 which gradually transformed it into an oriental city with konaks townhalls Turkish baths and mosques In 1878 Varna was finally liberated from Ottoman rule and became the most important Bulgarian seaport Even if the city was industrialised it also developed into a seaside resort and a favourite holiday place for the Bulgarian cultural elite The city carried the name of Stalin for a short time but after 1956 it returned the name of Varna Places of Interest In the city A restored Roman spa built in the 2nd century during the reign of Antony Pii and a Roman Bath dating back to the 3rd century can be found in the downtown The Holy Virgin Cathedral considered to be the most impressive monument of the city rises in the very centre of the city The cathedrals construction started in the second half of the 19th century but it was not sanctified until 1910 Another church the St Nikola Church is located near the Sea Garden Park and dates back to 1866 The Clock Tower built in 1880 rises just across the cathedral The Theatre of Drama where the firstever Bulgarian theatre performance was held is also a mustsee place in the city centre It was built nearly a century ago and resembles Vienna buildings of that time It houses a theatre an opera and philharmonic halls and stages performances during the entire summer season Not far away from the Theatre of Drama is the Puppet Theatre where the Golden Dolphin Festival of puppets takes place each year The city also has a number of museums including the Archaeological Museum the Museum of National Renaissance the Naval Museum the Vladislav Varnenchik ParkMuseum the Ethnographic Museum the Museum of Nature and Science the Aquarium and the Black Sea Museum the Museum of Medicine and the Museum of Art and History of Varna The latter has a particularly rich collection including the Gold Treasure of Varna dating back 6000 years ago weighing some 6kg and containing the oldest gold works found in the world Besides the citys Art Gallery opened in 1950 exhibits paintings of outstanding Bulgarian artists as well as works of a number of foreign artists donated to the gallery by private persons There are about ten cinemas functioning in Varna with the best ones being in the city centre including the Mustang Cinema The Sea Garden is another favourite place of visitors of Varna The garden finally completed in 1908 shelters an amphitheatre an astronomic site with an observatory planetarium and a tower children playgrounds and a small channel where one can practice rowing a pool with water wheels and a zoo The beach where one can find mud and water therapy complexes two quays numerous restaurants and disco clubs is also just beneath the Sea Garden Park The Dolphinarium is one of the favourite attractions for children and guests of Varna for its regular performances of talented dolphin artists The Festival Complex can be found just opposite the entrance of the Sea Garden Park It is a modern building of aluminum stone and glass and has several stages conferencehalls and a big bazaar Another noteworthy place is the Asparouh Bridge named after the founder of the Bulgarian state Asparouh which connects the city centre with the residential quarters of Asparouhovo and Galata It is the longest bridge in Bulgaria and risklovers can even try a dreadful Bunji jump here Outside the city The famous village of Vinitsa inhabited by socalled Gagaouzi people is situated 10 km northeast of Varna The Gagaouzi are Christians who speak an ancient Turkish dialect and have very interesting traditions Besides the Galata Cape is attractive to naturelovers for its meadows groves natural water springs with drinking water and rocks convenient for fishing Remians of the rampart of Khan Asparuh can be seen close to the famous Asparuh Bridge situated at the Varna lake The founder of the Bulgarian state built the rampart 13 centuries ago in order to resist the raids of the Byzantine fleet One can also visit the Dzhanavar Hill located to the south of the lake of Varna and sheltering a basilica from the early Christian times Another place of interest close to the city is Pobitite Kamuni Rammed Stones 18 km west of the city The stone figures were formed by erosion about 50 million years ago and hold in various forms of fossils Many of them were used as places of worship during Thracian Slavonic and ancient Bulgarian times The nearby industrial town of Devnya holds the remains of the ancient town of Marcianopolis the second biggest town in ancient Bulgaria after Philippopolis the latter currently named Plovdiv and being the second largest city in the state These include defence walls a rampart turrets and a forum The Petrich Kale Petrich Fortress rises just opposite the railway station of Razdelna close to the city The fortress was built in the 5th century but was rebuilt in the 1314th century following its destruction The rocks near the fortress are perfect for mountaineering About 15 km north from the city is

Additional Information

About Weather/Climate/Temperature

The climate in Bulgaria is determined by four clear seasons. The climate in the northern part of the country is moderate continental, while the climate in Southern Bulgaria is intermediate continental tending to Mediterranean. The climate in the regions with an altitude of 1900-2000 m above sea level is mountainous. The climate of the seaside regions is milder in the winter and cooler in the summer than the climate of the interior of the country. The average annual temperature is 10°C. The average air temperature in the summer is 30°C. The average water temperature is 25°C.

About Bars

We have lots of stylish bars and night club where sorts of whisky are offered and also kinds of alcoholic drinks and cocktails. A luxury, refined, modern atmosphere bar will accomodate approximately 200 people. Every day they are various programme in different bar to suit you.Special lighting effects, average prices.

About Nightlife

This interesting night club offers you pop, rock and disco music. Bulgarian alcohol and beer can be tasted here at the price of 1.00 levs. People of all ages visit regularly. Live Bulgarian rock bands are played at different venue on different days.

About Transport

Air transport Two-way daily flights link Sofia to Varna and Bourgas. During the summer season there are more daily flights in both directions. Train The rail network is extensive and connects most cities and villages. Traveling by train in Bulgaria is quite cheap. Roads Highway “Hemus” links Sofia with Varna and highway “Trakia” - Sofia with Plovdiv and Bourgas. Private bus services cover most directions, with the exception of some high mountain villages. Car rental The big international car renting companies have agents in most of the towns, resorts and airports. Information about the rates is available at the hotels and travel agencies.

About Beaches

The gem of the Bulgarian Black Sea is situated at the end of the big Varna Bay, with a convenient and well conserved water area. The city's peculiar sea charm is sublime and moving. Ancient, medieval, renaissance and modern cultures mingle and coexist throughout the city. Varna lies on the same latitude of the famous Atlantic resorts Bayonne and Biarritz in France, on a large, flat and high terrace on the northwestern most curve of the bay which juts some 7 km inland.

About General Entertainment

The Sea Garden is another favourite place of visitors of Varna. The garden, finally completed in 1908, shelters an amphitheatre, an astronomic site with an observatory, planetarium and a tower, children playgrounds, and a small channel, where one can practice rowing, a pool with water wheels and a zoo. The beach, where one can find mud and water therapy complexes, two quays, numerous restaurants and disco clubs, is also just beneath the Sea Garden Park. The Dolphinarium is one of the favourite attractions for children and guests of Varna for its regular performances of talented dolphin artists. The Festival Complex can be found just opposite the entrance of the Sea Garden Park. It is a modern building of aluminum, stone and glass and has several stages, conference-halls, and a big bazaar. Another noteworthy place is the Asparouh Bridge (named after the founder of the Bulgarian state, Asparouh), which connects the city centre with the residential quarters of Asparouhovo and Galata. It is the longest bridge in Bulgaria and risklovers can even try a dreadful Bunji jump here.

About Scenery/Beauty Spots

The Varna beach is also named as ‘gem of the Bulgarian Black Sea’. There are a number of activities which can be enjoyed by tourists here. This includes the Seaside Park, the Aquarium, the Navy museum, the Dolphin aquarium, the Seaside baths and the museum of natural history.

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Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Magnificient 1 Bedroom Apartment in Varna City Cen Bulgaria

Name:	Nishit Shah
Telephone:	+44-2081-239897
Alt Telephone:	+359-526-99229
Fax:	+359-526-99449
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