Varna, a Collection of Christian Orthodox Attractions on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria

<h1>Varna, a Collection of Christian Orthodox Attractions on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria</h1>Author: <a title="Stefan Valev" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/stefan-valev/103215.htm">Stefan Valev</a> Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It has a good infrastructure, moderate continental climate, a 17m wide beach, 12 hydrothermal springs, balneological and cultural center, and fast developing seaside. The city is a preferred destination for Bulgarians and many tourists from around the world. It also offers a great variety of Christian Orthodox attractions for those interested in history and religion: 1.       The Cathedral Uspenie Presviatia Bogorodici founded in 1896 and built after the model of the ´Peterhovskia´ temple in St. Peterburg. It is situated on a big square surrounded by a beautiful garden; 2.       The Orthodox temple ´St. Bogorodica Panagia´ founded in 1602 in the Aiazmoto area. It was built low in the ground because of legal restrictions that existed during the Otoman Rule - Orthodox temples couldn´t be higher than 2 meters; 3.       The Orthodox temple ´St. Atanasii´ founded in 1838. It is situated near the Roman therms and is a museum for ancient icons today; 4.       The Orthodox temple ´St. Nikolai´ founded in 1865. It is the only sea temple in Bulgaria; 5.       The Orthodox temple ´St. Paraskeva Petka´ founded in 1906; 6.       The Armenian Orthodox temple ´St. Sarkis´ founded in 1844. The temple is in the shape of a cross; 7.       The Aladja monastery complex, located 17km from Varna: a rock cloister, Aladja monastery is situated in a rock massif which is almost 40 meters high and is part of a big group of natural caves. Original mediavel wall-paintings are preserved. 8.       The Catacombs - which are anchoretic cells and tombs of monks on three levels. It is dated from the Early Christian era(IV-VIc.) They are situated in another group of caves; 9.       A museum which is a restoration of the Aladja monastery and ´The Catacombs´. There are icons, church belongings, and floor mosaics from the second Early Christian basilica found on ´Khan Krum´ street. Varna is easily accessible from most European capitals via its international airport. One can find numerous hotels and apartments for rent in Varna at: <a href="http://www.rentbyownerbg.com/bulgaria/holidays/varna/">Varna Bulgaria</a> (or <a href="http://www.bgvakancia.com/bulgaria/holidays/varna/">Хотели Варна</a> if you want to practice your Cyrillic).About the Author: Stefan Valev writes regular columns and provides advice on Bulgarian tourism.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/varna-a-collection-of-christian-orthodox-attractions-on-the-black-sea-coast-of-bulgaria-768930.html" title="Varna, a Collection of Christian Orthodox Attractions on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria">Varna, a Collection of Christian Orthodox Attractions on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria</a>

Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It has a good infrastructure, moderate continental climate, a 17m wide beach, 12 hydrothermal springs, balneological and cultural center, and fast developing seaside. The city is a preferred destination for Bulgarians and many tourists from around the world. It also offers a great variety of Christian Orthodox attractions for those interested in history and religion:

1. The Cathedral Uspenie Presviatia Bogorodici founded in 1896 and built after the model of the ´Peterhovskia´ temple in St. Peterburg. It is situated on a big square surrounded by a beautiful garden;

2. The Orthodox temple ´St. Bogorodica Panagia´ founded in 1602 in the Aiazmoto area. It was built low in the ground because of legal restrictions that existed during the Otoman Rule - Orthodox temples couldn´t be higher than 2 meters;

3. The Orthodox temple ´St. Atanasii´ founded in 1838. It is situated near the Roman therms and is a museum for ancient icons today;

4. The Orthodox temple ´St. Nikolai´ founded in 1865. It is the only sea temple in Bulgaria;

5. The Orthodox temple ´St. Paraskeva Petka´ founded in 1906;

6. The Armenian Orthodox temple ´St. Sarkis´ founded in 1844. The temple is in the shape of a cross;

7. The Aladja monastery complex, located 17km from Varna: a rock cloister, Aladja monastery is situated in a rock massif which is almost 40 meters high and is part of a big group of natural caves. Original mediavel wall-paintings are preserved.

8. The Catacombs - which are anchoretic cells and tombs of monks on three levels. It is dated from the Early Christian era(IV-VIc.) They are situated in another group of caves;

9. A museum which is a restoration of the Aladja monastery and ´The Catacombs´. There are icons, church belongings, and floor mosaics from the second Early Christian basilica found on ´Khan Krum´ street.

Varna is easily accessible from most European capitals via its international airport.

One can find numerous hotels and apartments for rent in Varna at: Varna Bulgaria (or Хотели Варна if you want to practice your Cyrillic).

Stefan Valev writes regular columns and provides advice on Bulgarian tourism.

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