Nessebar is one of the oldest cities in Europe and among the richest in medieval architectural monuments in Bulgaria. It is a place blessed by nature – few of the most fabulous beaches along the Black Sea are spread on both sides of Nessebar. The city is unique in its splendor and location – an island connected to the mainland only by a narrow strip of land. The first dwelling place on the peninsula was established in 3 000 BC. During its earliest history Thracian people inhabited Nessebar and named the city – Messabria.

With its churches and monuments amalgamating the history of Greece, Rome, Byzantium and Medieval Bulgaria, Nessebar bears the romantic spirit of the old Messembria - the name given to the town by the first Greek settlers, under which the city was known for more than 2 000 years. After the establishment of the Bulgarian State the importance of Nessebar grew significantly. In 812 Khan Krum conquered the city. The greatest upsurge of Nessebar in this age was during the reign of Tsar Ivan Alexander. Having survived through the glamour of many upsurges and endured the destitution of many decays, the little peninsula has preserved like nowhere else the traces of many cultures.

Nessebar is one of the most prominent tourist destinations and seaports on the Black Sea, in what has become a popular area with several large resorts – the largest, Sunny Beach, is situated immediately to the north of Nessebar.

The 14th Congress of BMMC will be held in the Helena resort, Sunny Beach, Nessebar.


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