I have received lots of e-mails telling me that such an extensive program in a such a nice country on such a warm summer is unhuman. Or unequine. So I propose we take a short break in the nice small town of Obzor, half way between Nessebar and our next attraction, and enjoy the Black Sea at its best.
In late Antiquity, the West coast of the Black Sea belonged to the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, better known as Byzantium. Obzor was one of many coastal fortifications, located mainly in bays convenient for landing. The little town included various trades as well as a small industry. In 2011, a kiln for construction ceramics was discovered. The remaining part was not too well preserved, as the picture testifies.
But the smart Bulgarian archaeologists managed to reconstruct the kiln.
They say that it was used to make roof tiles and bricks. The production was possible thanks to the abundance of clay, fresh water and presumably manpower.
In the contemporaneous Obzor we can still find some of the old ceramics, not only those used by the construction industry.
Otherwise, this is a nice, sleepy town. Close to the main square you will find a clock tower.
Then comes a war monument.
We cannot miss the church of Saint John the Baptist. A Greek Orthodox Church of course. The interesting thing is that in Bulgarian he is called Ioan Predtech so literally speaking - John the Predecessor, so the one who came immediately before Jesus Christ.
The church is rather small. A service is being held there now so we will not be peeping inside.
Next to the church you can find two interesting constructions. One, pretty common, is a fountain.
The other one, much more unusual and much more interesting, is a public book shelf. Bring one - take one. And enjoy new read regularly. There seems to be books inside so people of Obzor must be honest and trustworthy!
Now that we have paid our respects to the past and the present of Obzor, I propose that we focus on the 3S. The ancient Romans knew that the place is fantastic because of the Sand and Sun.
While you are there, you can work a bit on the towers of this castle.
Or you can befriend the Sea.
You tell me that Bulgaria lies on the shores of the Black Sea, not on Cote d'Azur? Well, it is all a matter of right time, place and perspective. Good night my friends.
In late Antiquity, the West coast of the Black Sea belonged to the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, better known as Byzantium. Obzor was one of many coastal fortifications, located mainly in bays convenient for landing. The little town included various trades as well as a small industry. In 2011, a kiln for construction ceramics was discovered. The remaining part was not too well preserved, as the picture testifies.
But the smart Bulgarian archaeologists managed to reconstruct the kiln.
They say that it was used to make roof tiles and bricks. The production was possible thanks to the abundance of clay, fresh water and presumably manpower.
In the contemporaneous Obzor we can still find some of the old ceramics, not only those used by the construction industry.
Otherwise, this is a nice, sleepy town. Close to the main square you will find a clock tower.
Then comes a war monument.
We cannot miss the church of Saint John the Baptist. A Greek Orthodox Church of course. The interesting thing is that in Bulgarian he is called Ioan Predtech so literally speaking - John the Predecessor, so the one who came immediately before Jesus Christ.
The church is rather small. A service is being held there now so we will not be peeping inside.
Next to the church you can find two interesting constructions. One, pretty common, is a fountain.
The other one, much more unusual and much more interesting, is a public book shelf. Bring one - take one. And enjoy new read regularly. There seems to be books inside so people of Obzor must be honest and trustworthy!
Now that we have paid our respects to the past and the present of Obzor, I propose that we focus on the 3S. The ancient Romans knew that the place is fantastic because of the Sand and Sun.
While you are there, you can work a bit on the towers of this castle.
Or you can befriend the Sea.
You tell me that Bulgaria lies on the shores of the Black Sea, not on Cote d'Azur? Well, it is all a matter of right time, place and perspective. Good night my friends.
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