Varna Archaeological Museum
Varna Archaeological Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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francien2015
Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,053 contributions
Jul 2022
This museum in Varna displays the history of this city, Next to the Romans Greeks and Vikings!!! the city was inhabited for a long time. The museum is known for finding of the first civilisation to forge gold. Earing of over seven thousand years old still wearable today Really amazing
Written August 8, 2022
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davidpipgras
Vancouver, WA76 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Varna, Bulgaria, may sound like an unknown destination, but it is full of history -- about 4,500 years worth. You can walk the halls and see items dating back to the Thracians, up through the first kingdoms of the Bulgars. I highly recommend for a great look at Varna's past.
Written August 25, 2023
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TLAOrangeville
Sanibel Island, FL501 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Once I figured out if it was open or not (there was varying information online so I just showed up and even then the outside sign said closed but the doors were open?!?!), it was excellent.
This is a very well curated museum with a lot of history, culture and information. I would recommend a couple of hours to fully explore. The highlight, of course, is the world’s earliest forged gold but there are many, MANY objects that are worth seeing and learning about. Highly recommended.
This is a very well curated museum with a lot of history, culture and information. I would recommend a couple of hours to fully explore. The highlight, of course, is the world’s earliest forged gold but there are many, MANY objects that are worth seeing and learning about. Highly recommended.
Written May 30, 2024
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Akrido
Samokov, Bulgaria131 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Well-presented, with lots of regional artefacts. Many of the items come from ancient graves, and they include the oldest known worked gold. We covered it in less than hour - didn't have longer - but that was just skimming the surface.
Written September 9, 2020
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JHNB1
Cambridge, UK235 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
The collection here must be one of the best in the world for the pre Roman era. Everything is so beautifully curated and the layout fits the building. Follow the right route through the histories. I particularly liked the flint stone long blades. How were these made from the natural stone, amazing. Gold objects in burials are remarkable. Not to be missed on any visit to Varna. Super.
Written March 5, 2020
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Matilda G
11 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
we were on a historic trip with my son. we saw the oldest gold in the world discovered around Varna. we saw the Borovan treasure. we were inspired by the lives of our ancestors.
Written September 15, 2019
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Mark S
Gloucester, MA188 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
I'm sure this museum is under-rated. George gave us a tour in English that was amazing. The building used to be a high school; now it houses an absolutely priceless set of artifacts from the Varna area, stretching back 7-8000 years ago. Think about seeing complete pottery pieces, gold jewelry, and battle tools preserved and displayed expertly. Get a guide if you can--there's so much to know about the area history to understand the items on display. Allow at least 1.5 hours. Take your time to appreciate the sheer beauty and antiquity of these items--many recovered from burial sites and other excavations. Rome is a great city for seeing Roman buildings--Varna and Sofia are easier to get around and cost MUCH less to visit.
Written August 19, 2016
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Arkeolog
Fort Worth18 contributions
The Archaeological Museum in Varna is a nice museum in which you can spend a good 2 or 3 hours. Although described by some as the largest archaeological museum in Bulgaria, I seem to remember Sofia's museum as a bit larger. Nevertheless, the Varna Archaeological Museum is very nicely done, with the exhibit progressing chronologically from the Neolithic to Ottoman rule. There is an entire room devoted to the gold and other finds from the Eneolithic Necropolis at Varna. There are also exhibits on coins, icons, and, when I went, a special exhibit that presented artifacts from several other museums in Bulgaria.
All exhibits are signposted in both Bulgarian and English. Information is presented in a somewhat general manner; in other words, there isn't a label on every artifact, but a general label for each case. (I personally find this annoying, but most visitors might prefer this, as it certainly isn't an overwhelming amount of information.) Entry costs 10 Lev (a bit steep), but everything is very well displayed and the museum is nicely kept, which I think justifies the price. It is quite easy to find; I walked to the museum from the cathedral at the center of town. Just continue along the same street the cathedral is on, and the museum is a few blocks down on the left hand side of the same street, in a large park area.
All exhibits are signposted in both Bulgarian and English. Information is presented in a somewhat general manner; in other words, there isn't a label on every artifact, but a general label for each case. (I personally find this annoying, but most visitors might prefer this, as it certainly isn't an overwhelming amount of information.) Entry costs 10 Lev (a bit steep), but everything is very well displayed and the museum is nicely kept, which I think justifies the price. It is quite easy to find; I walked to the museum from the cathedral at the center of town. Just continue along the same street the cathedral is on, and the museum is a few blocks down on the left hand side of the same street, in a large park area.
Written July 2, 2008
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wermeer
Varna, Bulgaria26 contributions
May 2019
There is amazing colection of historical artefacts. And oldest gold in the world. The museun is not very big and you can make your visit for 1- 2-3 hours or stay all day. For history lovers.
Written October 15, 2019
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AKC60
Reigate, UK82 contributions
Sep 2019
The museum is everything you'd want from as establishment like like this - well laid out, easy navigation, amazing content, clear labels. I spent two hours absorbed and entertained - an absolute highlight of my time in Varna. Go!
Written September 29, 2019
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