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City of the Month March, 2005 BAPHA Varna, Bulgaria Jewel of the Black Sea Welcome to Bulgaria’s Second City. Please observe what Varna has for you and your comrades. Greeting from President Giorgi Parvanov “I would like to welcome you to Varna. It has all the magic of Sofia at Plovdiv prices, with its own seaside charm. I personally choose Varna for my jet-ski vacations.” -His Excellency President Parvanov Post Cards from Varna Since 1974, Varna has been a favorite holiday location for visitors from all across the Balkans and Moldavia A Brief History of Varna… Greeks Romans Byzantines Ottomans Russians Bulgarians! Ionian Greeks found Black Sea colony of Odessos, 580 B.C. Roman Odessos Odessos becomes part of the Roman Empire after the Roman conquest of Moesia in A.D. 6. The Arrival of the Slavs By the early 7th century, Slavic peoples had settled along the Black Sea coast. They renamed Odessos “Varna.” In 681, the Byzantines officially recognized the SlavBulgarian state. Byzantine Re-conquest Varna was re-conquered by Emperor Constantine V Copronymos in the 8th century. Battle of Varna, 1444 A Hungarian-led army is defeated and Varna becomes part of the Ottoman Empire The End of Ottoman Control After a two month siege in 1828, Varna falls to the Imperial Russian navy. The chief of the Ottoman garrison hands over the keys to the city to Tsar Nicholas I. Bulgarian Autonomy The 1878 Treaty of San Stefano provides for an autonomous Bulgarian state under Russian protection. Simeon II and the Bulgarian Royal Family Varna Today A Glimpse at our city in the 21st Century Accomodations A number of beach hotels and residences are available throughout the summer. Towels may be purchased at the Varna Airport dutyfree shop. Varna Folk Ensemble While in Varna, catch the VFE’s world class clog show Higher Education in Varna The Technical University of Varna offers several degrees in cutting edge fields. Be sure to visit Varna’s spectacular cathedrals Current Conditions in Varna: Sunny and Warm довиждане! Good-Bye! Varna Awaits You!