CITY INFORMATION
Nessebar has a population of 10,000 people and is located 30 km northeast of Bourgas, on the Black Sea coast. Part of it is another large Bulgarian resort – Sunny Beach, and the municipality also includes Ravda, Saint Vlas and Elenite. The climate in the region of Nessebar is temperate continental. The average July temperature is +23.1 degrees, and the average January temperature is +2 degrees. The maximum precipitation is in September, and July and August are characterized by drought.
The city was founded more than 3200 years ago. Inhabited by the Thracians in the late Bronze Age, they called it Melsambria, which meant “city of Melsas” – probably the name of the founder of the settlement. After them the Dorians (ancient Greek tribe) arrived in the village at the end of the VI century BC. Under their rule the settlement grew, a fortress wall was built, residential neighborhoods appeared. At the beginning of the 1st century AD the city became part of the Roman Empire. Then they began to call him Mesemvria. The city continues to be an important economic and cultural center. After the Roman Empire moved its capital to Constantinople and Christianity became the official religion, Christian temples began to be built in Mesembria. The city became part of the First Bulgarian State in 812, when the Bulgarian ruler Khan Krum conquered it. The Slavs who settled here began to call the town Nessebar. The city played an important role during the reign of Tsar Kaloyan (1197-1207), Ivan Assen II (1218 – 1241), Constantine the Quiet (1257-1277).
During the summer in the ancient theater of Old Nessebar are held concerts and various events. Behind it is the sea station of Nessebar, where during the active summer season you can often see cruise ships moored to visit the city of UNESCO. If you want to feel the spirit of Old Nessebar, you can stay there – it offers a variety of types and prices of accommodation – family hotels, private accommodation. There are also many restaurants in the area offering excellent seafood.
In addition to connecting the old and the new town, the isthmus is a favorite place for walks of guests and residents of Nessebar. On both sides, near the sea, there are pedestrian alleys. One of the symbols of the city is the windmill, which is located in the middle of the isthmus.
The new part of Nessebar also offers a variety of accommodation options. There are also the buildings of the administration and other institutions. The northern and southern beaches of Nessebar are located on the side of the new part of town. There is a beach in Old Nessebar, but it is not big. Those looking for more adrenaline and entertainment can take a tour over Nessebar by helicopter, on the beaches there are also boat trips, various water sports. The restaurants in the city are extremely diverse in terms of category and prices. Romantic people prefer restaurants in the Old Town, and young people are looking for entertainment in the new part of town and in the nearby resort of Sunny Beach.
The town of Nessebar celebrates its holiday on August 15. The day of the city is accompanied by many events – exhibitions, concerts on several stages, a religious procession (August 15 is the Day of the Blessed Virgin).
