Country Bulgaria. Saint Vlas and its sights

One of the most affordable and yet beautiful and suitable for summer holidays is Bulgaria. Saint Vlas is one of the resort towns of this country, which has been attracting not only Russian tourists and historians, but also foreign tourists for many years. What is so interesting and enticing in it - we now try to find out. And we will start, perhaps, with the history of this village, with which all the sights and monuments of architecture existing on its territory are connected.

This settlement is one of the most ancient in the country Bulgaria. St. Vlas, or, as the locals call it, Sveti Vlas, was founded in the second century BC by the tribe of Thracians. A little later, the Great Greek colonization reached these lands, as a result of which the cultures of two peoples were assimilated and mixed. Since then, there are beginning to appear buildings, characteristic of the ancient world, and they are located throughout the entire city, as the historical map reads . St. Vlas (Bulgaria now) was then a Greek colony, but still managed to preserve its own traditions and beliefs, and after several centuries became one of the main centers of maritime trade and shipbuilding.

In the Middle Ages throughout Europe, temples and monasteries were erected, Bulgaria did not become an exception. St. Vlas then was not considered a city, nevertheless on its territory appeared the monasteries of St. Peter and Ilya, as well as several churches. After that, many monuments of architecture were destroyed by pirates, and then by Turks, who in the 16th century seized the region. It was only in the middle of the twentieth century that the village was rebuilt and put in order, and at the same time Sveti Vlas was declared a sea resort of European level and a full-fledged city.

Today, a holiday in Bulgaria is very prestigious and interesting . St. Vlas is an ideal place for recreation and fun with both children and friends. The city, washed by the Black Sea, lies at the foot of the Stara Planina mountain range. In this region, very clean and healthy air, which is necessary for both children and people suffering from diseases of the respiratory tract and the cardiovascular system. On the territory of this resort there are health resorts, and children's camps, and tourist bases. After all, the recreational infrastructure in recent years is so famous for Bulgaria.

St. Vlas, however, despite all the above, is also the center of entertainment. There is a very developed entertainment infrastructure. You can and be drawn back to a noisy party, and go shopping, and sit in a cozy restaurant with a view of the sea and mountains. Well, about money you should not worry, because one of the most affordable and budgetary countries for recreation in our days is exactly Bulgaria.

Saint Vlas is a city that will give you a lot of bright impressions, good mood, health and just a happy vacation that you will hardly ever forget.