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Museum · Varna

Varna Archaeological Museum

The oldest worked gold in the world.

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About the museum

In a large 19th-century school building, the museum shows the gold of the Varna necropolis and the history of the Black Sea coast.

Three reasons to go

  1. 1Varna gold

    Jewellery, sceptres and ornaments about 6,500 years old.

  2. 2Greeks and Romans

    Finds from Greek Odessos and the Roman city.

  3. 3Icons

    A large collection of Bulgarian icons.

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Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.

  1. 01Highlight Nº

    Grave 43

    The richest grave of the cemetery, with a gold sceptre.

    Varna gold room
  2. 02Highlight Nº

    Gold animals

    Small gold bulls and other figures.

    Varna gold room
  3. 03Highlight Nº

    Roman tombstones

    Carved stones from Odessos.

    Antiquity rooms
  4. 04Highlight Nº

    Icons

    Saints painted on wood.

    Upper floor

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The Varna gold and antiquity rooms.

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The Roman baths are a 15-minute walk away.

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How to get there

Varna Archaeological Museum

Бул. "Мария Луиза" 41, Varna

  • On footFrom the cathedral5 min
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Hidden story

Grave 43

One man was buried with a fortune in gold.

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Of the roughly 300 graves at Varna, grave 43 stands out: a man of about 40 to 50 was buried with a gold sceptre, gold bracelets and hundreds of gold ornaments, about 1.5 kg of gold in all. He may have been a chief or a priest. His grave shows that, 6,500 years ago, some people already had great power and wealth.

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Where is Varna Archaeological Museum?

Varna Archaeological Museum is in Varna, Bulgaria. Address: Бул. "Мария Луиза" 41, Varna.

How do I get tickets for Varna Archaeological Museum?

Pay your admission at the museum or on its own website. Opening hours and prices change, so check the museum’s website before you go.

Is Varna Archaeological Museum a good visit for families?

It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with the other museums of Varna.