History and teachings
Originally a Thracian settlement, it became a Greek colony at the beginning of the 6th century BC. But the peninsular town possesses more than the remains of an assortment of iconic and historic eras. This hub on the Black Sea changed the world because the very concept of money was invented here.

Cross-cultural dimensions
Nessebar was once an important trading city and part of the Delian League: an alliance of ancient Greek states. During the centuries to follow, it remained a strategic nexus for the cultures and epochs that passed through this pivotal place. Today, you’ll find the remnants of these eras in the form of buildings from the Middle Ages and Byzantine Empires. The historic city, located in modern-day Bulgaria, reflects all the stages of development of architectural styles in the Balkans. As an important trading city, Nessebar was one of the first places in the world to start making coins. Bronze and silver coins were minted here in the 5th century BC and gold coins in the 3rd century BC.

Useful information:
recommended for all; unique; requires prior knowledge on the history of the city; accessible;

Within the city, public transportation available. Human resources, assistancenot required. Accessibility (for disabled) , preparedness of the staffaccessible, no staff assigned. Infrastructure, staff, safety measures, languages good infrastructure, not specific safety measures imposed, guided tours available in a number of languages