Guided Tours

Distance: 2 km

Discover the central part of Varna in a way that is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. This route has been specially designed for people with mobility impairments and offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, history, and cultural heritage of the city without barriers.

The route begins at the Metropolitan Cathedral “Dormition of the Mother of God”, which is fully accessible for wheelchair users and impresses visitors with its grand architecture, murals, icons and interior space. From here, the route continues along a street leading to the Youth Hall – the first sports hall of the city, with the crossing carried out at a traffic lights that ensures safe passage.

The next stop is the City Clock – the Clock Tower, one of the symbols of Varna’s modernization after the Liberation. Nearby is Union Hall, which marks the beginning of organized cultural and theatrical life in Varna at the end of the 19th century.

The route passes by the bas-relief of Tsar Boris III and the monument to Tsar Kaloyan, reminding visitors of the continuity of Bulgarian statehood and key moments in national history. Adjacent to them is the State Archives – Varna, housed in the former Ottoman konak (police station), a building associated with important historical events and preserving the written memory of the city and the region.

The walk continues through the City Garden, one of Varna’s earliest park areas, where the monument to Count Ignatiev is located. From here, the route reaches the Drama Theatre “Stoyan Bachvarov”, an emblematic building and cultural symbol of Varna that reflects the city’s aspiration toward European theatrical art.

Next is Independence Square, the heart of the city, surrounded by important administrative, cultural, and commercial buildings. The walk continues along  Varna’s main pedestrian area, part of  Knyaz Boris I boulevard, where the monument to Dabko Dabkov can be seen — the architect who shaped the image of modern Varna in the first half of the 20th century. Continuing along the boulevard, visitors can enjoy the sculpture “The Fisherman and the Golden Fish”, a symbolic composition associated with the maritime spirit of the city.

The route then includes a visit to St. Nicholas Church, which is accessible for wheelchair users and offers the opportunity to view the iconostasis and religious artifacts inside. The walk continues toward Cherno More Hotel and the area of Sevastopol Square, where the sculpture “The Walk” and the monument to Stefan Karadzha are located — a suitable spot for a short rest and photos.In the Sevastopol Garden, in front of the Art Gallery, visitors can see the monuments to Mahatma Gandhi, Dobri Hristov, and Kiril Shivorov, which bring together Varna’s cultural, spiritual, and artistic heritage in a calm green environment.

The route ends at the entrance gate of the Sea Garden, a natural transition to the city’s largest park, from where the walk can continue along the flat alleys while enjoying the beautiful sea panorama.

This downtown walking tour in Varna is ideal for people with mobility impairments, as it provides comfortable and safe movement while combining an accessible environment with authentic historical and cultural experiences.

Route Points:

1. METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL “DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD”

Fully accessible for wheelchair users

Opportunity to admire the beautiful architecture and interior.

2. YOUTH HALL

Passing by the hall, crossing at the trafffic lights, and continuing along the route.

The building was constructed in 1910 and was declared an architectual  monument in 1982

3. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER & THE TOWN CLOCK TOWER

The Tourist Information Center is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Next door are the Clock Tower and the Union Hall — symbols of Varna's modernization after the Liberation.

4. THE STATE ARCHIVES AND THE MONUMENT TO TSAR KALOYAN

You can relax in the small park behind the Regional Court, where the monuments of Tsar Kaloyan and Tsar Boris III are situated.

5. INDEPENDENCE SQUARE & THE DRAMA THEATRE

The heart of the city, surrounded by important administrative and cultural buildings.

On the square are also the city fountains.

6. SCULPTURE “THE FISHERMAN AND THE GOLDEN FISH”

A walk along Varna's main pedestrian area.

A well-known symbolic composition, characteristic of the city's maritime spirit.

7. ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH

Accessible for wheelchair users.

Interior visit to see the iconostasis and the religious artifacts

8. CHERNO MORE HOTEL AND THE SEVASTOPOL SQUARE AREA 

Accessible area featuring the sculpture “The Walk” and the monument of Stefan Karadzha — a perfect spot for a short rest and photos.

9. SEVASTOPOL GARDEN IN FRONT OF THE ART GALLERY

Monuments to Mahatma Gandhi, Dobri Hristov, and Kiril Shivarov.

A green area for rest and cultural exploration.

10. FESTIVAL COMPLEX VARNA & CENTRAL ENTRANCE OF THE SEA GARDEN

Final point of the route, from where visitors can continue along the Sea Garden alleys and enjoy the sea panorama.