NESSEBAR Nessebar - the pearl of the South coast of the Black Sea, is one of the most ancient towns in Europe. The town, founded 3000 years ago by the Thracians by the name of Messemvria, is situated at a little rocky peninsula. When the castle was captured by Krum (an ancient bulgerian king) in 812 A.C. the town was annexed to the Bulgarian territories by the name of Nessebur. In 1959 the town was declared for an architectural and archaeological reservation and has been included in the list of The World Cultural Inheritance of UNESCO since 1983. Particularly attractive cultural and historical monuments are: \\\"St.Stefan\\\" Church (XI-th century), \\\"St.Spas\\\" Church (XVII-th century), \\\"Christ Pantokrator\\\" Church (XIII-th century), \\\"St. John the Baptist\\\" Church (X-XI-th century), \\\"St. Sofia\\\" Church (IV-V-th century), \\\"St. John Aliturgetos\\\" Church (XIV-th century). Another interesting monuments from the XVIII - XIX-th century are many houses, windmills, fountains, squares. The magnificent mediaeval achitecture, as well as the antique traces from different civilizations are unique opportunity for entertainment. There are many family hotels and private rooms. They offer a whole range ofl modern conveniences at reasonable prices. Nessebur will be a pleasant and unforgettable experience for you!