The old tower

The Old Tower in Nessebar is one of the landmarks of the Old Town, part of the historic ensemble inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Nessebar, set on a small rocky peninsula joined to the mainland by an isthmus, is one of the oldest towns on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, layered with Thracian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and medieval Bulgarian history.

What to see The tower fits into Nessebar's distinctive townscape: narrow cobbled streets, traditional houses with stone ground floors and timber upper storeys, medieval churches, and sea views at every turn. Wandering through the Old Town is itself the main experience — an open-air museum where every building tells a story. For exact details about the age and historic function of this particular tower, it's best to check on site or at the tourist information centre.

Practical Nessebar is best explored on foot; cars usually stay at the edge of the Old Town. The best season runs from late spring to early autumn. In summer, early morning or evening is ideal to avoid the heat and crowds. Nearby you'll find the Sunny Beach resort, the beaches and plenty of seafood restaurants. With a 4.8 rating, it's a natural stop on a stroll through this museum-town on the southern Black Sea coast.