Varna, BulgariaVarna Archaeological MuseumVarna Chalcolithic NecropolisEuxinogradген.ерал-майор Стоян СтояновLake VarnaGolden Sands Nature Park
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Varna

Varna is a city in Varna district, Bulgaria of about 312,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 14 museums and 6 caves. The must-see places are Varna Archaeological Museum, Art Gallery Boris Georgiev and Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral.

43.2167° N, 27.9167° EPop. 312,770

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see47
Notable152
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Varna Archaeological Museum, museum near Varna
Must-see

Varna Archaeological Museum

Museum · 1 km

Art Gallery Boris Georgiev, museum near Varna
Must-see

Art Gallery Boris Georgiev

Museum · 1 km

Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, church near Varna
Must-see

Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral

Church · 2 km

Places near Varna by type

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One day from Varna

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Varna
  2. Varna Chalcolithic Necropolisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lake Varnabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. ген.ерал-майор Стоян Стояновheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Euxinogradbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Golden Sands Nature Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Varna
Today’s loopVarnaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Varna?

Varna Archaeological Museum (museum, about 1 km), Art Gallery Boris Georgiev (museum, about 1 km), Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Varna City Zoo (nature spot, about 2 km), Etnographic Museum (museum, about 2 km), Аквариум (nature spot, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Varna?

103 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 6 caves, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Varna?

Паметник-портал на Осми Приморски полк, about 1 km by road; Pantheon (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Varna?

Varna Archaeological Museum, about 1 km by road; Art Gallery Boris Georgiev (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Varna?

Start in Varna, visit Varna Chalcolithic Necropolis, then Lake Varna, then ген.ерал-майор Стоян Стоянов, then Euxinograd, then Golden Sands Nature Park, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.