Popularly referred to as the summer capital of Bulgaria, Varna, is the biggest city on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria. Having a population of about 356,000 it ranks after the cities Sofia and Plovdiv.
The city is the main center of the Bulgarian Navy and has become one of the important tourist destinations of the country. The city, Varna was considered to be an Ottoman city because of its wooden houses symbolizing a typical architecture. The winding alleys and the narrow lanes are characteristic of Ottoman style of architecture.
The economy is mainly serviced based. It has several important industries of the country including manufacturing plants, and chemical plants. The Varna city is home to Varna-Devnya Industrail Complex. Most of the industries of the city include transportation namely, Navigation Maritime Bulgare Logistica Park Varna, Oceanic Creations and others. Economically, Varna is regarded as one of the best cities in Bulgaria.
Lying north-east of Sofia, Varna has a well developed transport system. The transit system of the city is elaborate and with the Varna International Airport, Central Train Station and Port of Varna.
The Varna, Bulgaria features several important attractions of the country. Among them the most popular tourist attractions include:
- Roman Baths
- Health MuseumAladzha Monastery
- Museum of Ethnography
- National Revival Museum
- History of Varna Museum
- History of Medicine Museum
