Houses of the national revival period

The wooden houses built in the end of XVIII c. and the beginning of the XIX c. are the best-preserved monuments from the time of the National Bulgarian Revival. They have their own original architecture which reveals the development of the typical Black Sea coast house and its significance as manifestation of the Bulgarian builder’s creative genius.
Constructed close one to another, the houses from the so characteristic narrow twisting streets that unexpectedly lead to the seacoast and create the unique atmosphere of harmony between Nature, man and town.The restored houses, more than 100 form picturesque architectural ensembles. One is situated around Ivan Alexander Street. Here the most interesting house is the one white washed second floor, decorated with the so-called shoulder-yoke. There is another ensemble near the Old Metropolitan church. Of great interest are the houses around the church St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel, especially the Nakov’s house and the Vardaliev’s, which is the only three-storied house.
The house of Moskoyani
Very famous is the house of Moskoyani made in 1840 on the South shore. It is remarkable architectural example. The living floor is spread out over the cellar. It possesses a rectangular dinning room with a carved ceiling. Around this room there are four large ones. During the cold winter months only the northern rooms were used warmed by the fireplaces.




The house of captain Pavel

The house of captain Pavel is built on the Southwest Coast near t he harbor station. Its entry gate is with a very interesting arch with a richly decorated outline. Looking at it, one gets the feeling that the second floor has just perched on the high stone cellar, used as a pub today.

The house of Jelu Bogdanov
The house of Jelu Bogdanov, built during the second part of the XIX c. faces the sea. Most of the architectural elements of the building are in baroque. The consoles, gracefully made in S-form are thick and the balcony-curved. A curved ceiling in the dinning room charms the visitors.



The Chimbulev’s house
The Chimbulev’s house – a typical pattern of the period, is situated on Mitropolitska Street. The facade is slopping, the second floor- covered with wood. There are overhanging jetties from three sides of the house.





The house of Ivan Markov
The house of Ivan Markov was built 130 years ago. It is A-shaped. The wooden ceilings of the rooms on the second floor have a rich geometric decoration.






The Lambrinov’s house
The Lambrinov’s house built in the middle of the XIX c. is near the coast, on Ivan Assen Street. Its corner position permits the projection of the jetties- so characteristic for the Nessebar houses. The most interesting thing here are the consoles of the jetties made as woodcarvings.