page_title: Varna
section_title: Museums
hierarchical_section_title: Varna / Culture / Museums
context_page_description: Varna is the third-largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social and cultural centre for almost three millennia. Varna, historically known as Odessos, grew from a Thracian seaside settlement to a major seaport on the Black Sea.
  Varna is an important centre for business, transportation, education, tourism, entertainment and healthcare. The city is referred to as the maritime capital of Bulgaria and headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. In 2008, Varna was designated the seat of the Black Sea Euroregion by the Council of Europe. In 2014, Varna was awarded the title of European Youth Capital 2017.
  The oldest gold treasure in the world, belonging to the Varna culture, was discovered in the Varna Necropolis and dates to 4200–4600 BC.
context_section_description: Varna Archaeological Museum (founded 1888)
  Naval Museum (founded 1923)
  Roman Baths
  Aladzha Monastery
  Battle of Varna Park Museum (founded 1924)
  Museum of Ethnography
  National Revival Museum
  History of Varna Museum
  History of Medicine Museum
  Health Museum (children's)
  Puppet Museum (antique puppets from Puppet Theatre shows)
  Bulgar Settlement of Phanagoria ethnographical village (mockup, with historical reenactments)
  Aquarium (founded 1912)
  Nicolaus Copernicus Observatory and Planetarium
  Naval Academy Planetarium
  Museum of Natural History
  Terrarium
  Varna Zoo
  Dolphinarium (founded 1984)
caption: "Nicolaus Copernicus" Observatory and Planetarium
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