Varna Archaeological Museum houses the oldest gold treasure in the world, dating back to 4600 to 4200 BCE. You can view more than 2,000 golden objects, including a golden scepter, the symbol of a monarch's power. Among the museum's collection of more than 100,000 artifacts, you can examine ceramics, coins, cult items, a golden necropolis, icons, jewelry, and weapons. Exhibits are categorized by historical periods: prehistoric, Thracian, ancient, medieval, Ottoman, and Bulgarian National Revival. On your way to the exhibition halls, note the decorated walls of the corridor that surrounds the building. The museum also houses a library, children's education museum, gift shop, and cafeteria. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Varna Archaeological Museum by using our Varna driving holiday planner.
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Before travelling to Varna we researched its points of interest and the Archeological Museum was at the top of the list. Museum is filled with artefacts displayed in chronological order and...
Before travelling to Varna we researched its points of interest and the Archeological Museum was at the top of the list. Museum is filled with artefacts displayed in chronological order and... more »
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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...
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... more »
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Varna’s Archaeological Museum is really impressive. The museum is well structured and easy to follow. The gold treasure is great and the icons room is in my opinion the best part of it. Thank you, we really enjoyed the visit. The Archaeological Museum is a must-visit place in Varna.
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Not so many people have heard about the pre-ancient Varna civilization. If you happen to have taken a tour in Bulgaria this museum is a must-see: you will be overwhelmed by the historical fact which it will reveal to you, the Oldest gold in the world being just one to mention! Yet my recommendation is to double check on its website the opening times as they have winter and summer options. As well as pay attention to which days of the week they have for non-working.
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