Nessebar walking tour & city guide
An ancient town on a Black Sea peninsula.
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Nessebar's old town sits on a small rocky peninsula linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Founded by the Thracians and later a Greek colony, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with dozens of medieval churches and wooden houses packed into its lanes.
The old town
Nessebar was once said to have more than forty churches, and the brick and stone ruins of many still stand among the houses. The Church of Christ Pantocrator, with its decorative brickwork and green ceramic disks, and the Church of St. Stephen, filled with frescoes, are the most impressive. Wooden houses from the 19th century line the cobbled streets, and an old windmill stands by the causeway.
Visiting tips
The old town is very busy in July and August, as the huge resort of Sunny Beach lies just across the bay. Come early in the morning or in the evening, or visit in June or September. Boats connect Nessebar with Sozopol and Burgas along the coast.
Top sights in Nessebar
- 1
Church of Christ Pantocrator
A richly decorated 14th-century church.
- 2
Church of St. Stephen
A church covered in frescoes.
- 3
Old Metropolitan Church
Ruins of a large early basilica.
- 4
Windmill and causeway
The entrance to the old town.
- 5
Sea walls
Ancient fortifications by the water.
Food markets & where to eat in Nessebar
Old town harbor
Seafood taverns by the boats.
Sea wall terraces
Restaurants with Black Sea views.
Food to try in Nessebar
Black Sea mussels
Steamed or fried, fresh from the sea.
Turbot
A prized Black Sea fish.
Tarator
Chilled cucumber and yogurt soup.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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