Symbols of Varna by Stela Petkova

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-02 14:24:52 UTC

Varna Opera Hause was founded in 1914. At the present it uses beautiful building in the Baroque style together with Drama Theater “Stoyan Bachvarov”. It is located on the central town square “Freedom”.The founder of the opera is Nikola Lazarov. The opera is registered on 6th April 1947 and is officialy opened on 1 August the same year. Its first master artist manager is well-known Bulgarian singer Petar Raychev.
In 1999 Varna opera was fashioned with Varna Philharmonic as a State Cultural Institute called Opera-Harmonic company Varna.

Research: Valentina

Translation: Samuil Stavrev

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-02 14:27:44 UTC

The Solar Clock 
1. What is it?The Solar clock at the entrance of the sea garden in Varna is a clock in the form of a flying swan, which is the symbol of the sun, frequency, wisdom and generosity. The clock measures the time of change and rotation of the shadow length, which is done with the help of the Sun rays. Around it is a flower garden. 2. Why it became a symbol of the city?The Solar Clock has become a symbol of the city 40 years ago. Its creator is Ivan Kovachev. The clock has  replaced Stalin's statue in the beginning of the Sea Garden, it has a characteristic shape, and location suitable for meetings and walks. 3. How do we honor it today and why it is important to us?Some people visit it often, others are walking around it, third are taking pictures with it. It is important to us. 4. Personal memories.I and my family often visit it and take pictures with it.                                              Research: Viktoria
  Translated by Valentin Draganov VIIb

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-02 14:30:28 UTC

Аladja monastery is located in a beautiful area 14 km north of Varna near the resort Golden Sands.

It was created around 12-13 century but was abandoned at the end of the 15th century.For the first time the name of the monastery is mentioned in the book of Russian writer Viktor Teplianov in "Letters from Bulgaria".In 1912 it was declared a national site, and in 1957 it was declared a monument of culture of national importance.

Today Aladjha Monastery is a popular tourist attraction wich is visited by thousands of tourists. The beautiful scenery around with the historical and Christian sights makes it a great place for tourists.

Research: Aleksander Mitov

Translation: Radoslav Valchev

Roman Baths

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-04 14:36:09 UTC

One of the symbols of our town are the Roman Baths . Today they are among the most preserved architectural monuments in Bulgaria. They were built around the end of the second century a.c and were discovered in 1971 by the Archeological Museum workers directed by Milko Mirchev. Roman Baths, or Terms as they are known, became one of the town symbols because there is an extraordinary stage for theatre and concerts, where the Roman ruins are excellent background for performances. These are also the largest Roman Baths on the Bolkans.
Researched: Viktor
Translated by Stoyana

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-04 14:39:35 UTC

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-04 14:51:42 UTC

The church was built in 1602. Villagers found Holy Virgin’s Icon between Elm branches near Liazmoto, which is a place close to Varna, and they took it to the town. They get it in a coach and decided to leave the icon where the animals stop.

They stopped at a place called “Kale Megdan” and people built the church there. It was called “Assumption of Holy Virgin”. It is very small and half of it is dug up in the ground.

The church icons are really big treasure. Most of Saint’s faces are watching south, not west. The iconography of the church is very interesting and it is made in 1896 from dark wood.

I and my brother were baptized in that church. On important Christian holidays we visit the church. When we are there we feel happy and united.

Research: Eleonora

Translation: Zornitsa

The Sea Garden

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-12 14:52:53 UTC

The Sea Garden is a large park on the Black Sea coast in Varna. It’s a symbol of the city and has been declared a work of park art. In 1862, the mayor ordered a fence with shrubs. In 1881, Mihail Colony, mayor of Varna, proposed to create a seaside park or so-called Sea Garden. In the construction of the park participate Korel Shkorpil-archaeologist who invited the Czech Anton Novak landscapers who planted park with roses, linden, chestnut, ash and others. Gradually, the Sea Garden has grown. In 1912-1913 several fountains and illumination on the alleys were built. There are monuments of the greatest Bulgarians - Hristo Botev, Vasil Levski and others. In 1906, the construction of the Aquarium began and in 1938- of the tennis court and playground. Since 1950, there is a naval museum, and in 1961 the Zoo was opened. At the entrance of the Sea Garden was built а solar clock.

I am delighted to visit the playground, lake and swings in the park. Nearby is the summer theater. Grandmother has a memory that when mom was young, she first got on a bicycle and fell and hit herself there.

Festival and Congress Center

vassileva_petkova — 2018-04-15 14:23:09 UTC

Festival and Congress Center or better known as Festival Complex is one of the symbols of Varna. It is located in the heart of the city, right by the entrance of the Sea garden. It was built and open in 1986. There are located many concert halls with different capacity.

I dance folk dances and our last concert was there. The hall was full with people, it was nice and we were very excited.

Written by Bozhidara.

Translated by Magdalena