Bulgaria Travel Guide

The Varna Archaeological Museum is one of Bulgaria's important archaeological museums, famous for its collection of the world-renowned "Varna Gold" (the world's oldest worked gold), and also systematically displays the rich artifacts of Varna and the Black Sea region from prehistory, Thracian, ancient Greek, Roman to medieval times, a key window into the history of this ancient land. Housed in an elegant historic building in central Varna, its collection is rich. Its most celebrated treasure is the "Varna Gold", dating back about 6,500 years and hailed as the world's oldest worked gold, drawing visitors from around the world. Beyond that, the museum systematically collects and exhibits precious artifacts from every historical period of Varna (ancient Odessos) and the entire western Black Sea coast: from prehistoric remains and brilliant Thracian culture, to ancient Greek city-states and Roman sculpture, pottery, coins and tombstones, to medieval icons and relics, rich and clearly presented, vividly showing thousands of years of continuous history and diverse civilizations. Visiting this museum, you can both see the stunning Varna Gold and fully understand Varna and the Black Sea region's long, brilliant history and culture, a must-visit that enriches any Varna trip. Visit with a learning mind; cherish the relics, do not touch exhibits, follow the rules; keep quiet; civilized visit.