Things to Do in Balchik

There are 3 attractions in Balchik. Varna Necropolis, ancient burial site yielding europe's oldest gold treasure, is the most popular.

1

Varna Necropolis

Ancient burial site yielding Europe's oldest gold treasure

Archaeological Site

2

Lake Varna

Coastal lagoon near Varna, important bird habitat

Lake

3

Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral

Major Orthodox cathedral noted for its golden domes

Religious Site

4

Durankulak (archaeological site)

Prehistoric coastal settlement with Neolithic and Thracian remains

Archaeological Site

5

Euxinograd

Royal seaside palace with extensive botanical park

Palace

6

Varna Archaeological Museum

Museum housing Thracian artifacts and ancient regional exhibits

Museum

7

Roman Thermae (Varna)

Ruined Roman baths highlighting Varna's ancient urban past

Archaeological Site

8

Aladzha Monastery

Medieval cliffside Orthodox monastery and cave complex

Temple

9

Balchik Palace

Seaside palace and botanical gardens built for Romanian queen

Palace

10

Turgut Reis Mosque (Balchik)

Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Balchik, Black Sea coast.

Mosque

11

Bulgarian torpedo boat Drazki

Preserved torpedo boat museum ship at Varna

Museum