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City in Burgas, Bulgaria
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Nesebar (Bulgarian: Несебър, also romanized Nessebar) is a town on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, famous for its Old Town on a barely connected peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations on the coast.
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Sveta Sofia, "Holy Wisdom"
Ruins of a three-nave basilica, originally built in the 5th century CE, rebuilt in the 9th century, sacked by crusaders in the 13th century, and abandoned in the 18th century. Also known as "the Old Metropolitan [Church]".
Semi-ruined and restored church dating to the 13th or 14th century, built in a Byzantine "cross in square" style. The most colourful of Nesebar's ruined churches, now it houses a small art gallery. Since 1964, protected as a cultural heritage monument of national importance. ("Pantocrator" means "almighty" or "all-powerful", and refers to a specific way of depicting Jesus.)
Another partially preserved church, with an wooden roof over the walls. Built in the 13th or 14th centuries. It's unclear to which of the many saints named Paraskevi it was dedicated.
Krishna Food
Vegetarian food to have at the spot and to take away.
Фамилия фиш и грил
Seafood with vegan options and views over the bay. So close to another restaurant that they practically share a terrace.
By boat
You can also get a tourist boat from Sunny Beach to Old Nesebar. It is more expensive and less frequent that the buses.
Roads in and around the Old Nesebar are quite narrow and cobbled. It is probably wise to park just outside of the old town and go on foot.
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