Varosha Revival Complex preserves the look of old Gorna Dzhumaya and offers visitors a stroll among Revival-period houses, cobbled streets, churches and cultural spaces.
With Transfer from Sofia Airport to the „Varosha“ National Revival Complex“ you get a comfortable, relaxed journey directly to Blagoevgrad, with no changes and no need to look for parking in the city.
Varosha Revival Complex – old Blagoevgrad
The old Varosha quarter lies on the left bank of the Bistritsa river, at the foot of the Rila Mountains. Today it is one of the most recognisable historic places in Blagoevgrad, a space where architecture, history and city atmosphere intertwine.
The quarter took shape as a Christian neighbourhood at the end of the 17th century. Bulgarians from the surrounding villages settled there, including craftsmen and merchants. Small single-storey houses predominated at first, and from the 19th century larger two-storey Revival-period homes began to appear.
Today visitors can stroll along narrow cobbled lanes lined with restored houses and small courtyards. It is precisely this preserved setting that makes Varosha one of the most pleasant places for a walk and cultural tourism in Blagoevgrad.
The architecture of Revival-era Varosha
One of the most valuable features of the complex is its architecture. The Revival-period houses reflect the traditional way of life of the 18th and 19th centuries. The larger two-storey homes usually have service rooms on the ground floor and living quarters upstairs.
Among the well-known houses in the quarter are the Moshtanska House, the Dineva House and the Unchev House, also known as the Chorbadzhigosheva House.
Of particular interest is the Moshtanska House, one of the oldest surviving houses in Varosha, built in the 18th century and declared an architectural monument. Today it is used for public and cultural activities.
The "Presentation of the Virgin" Church – the spiritual centre of the quarter
A walk through Varosha Revival Complex can hardly be separated from a visit to the "Presentation of the Virgin" Church.
The church's history is closely tied to the local Bulgarian community. In 1838 the residents of Gorna Dzhumaya petitioned for permission to build a new church. Construction began in 1840, with locals contributing their own funds and labour. The church was completed and consecrated in 1844.
A school was later built in the churchyard, where Revival-era teachers such as Arseniy Kostentsev, Konstantin Bosilkov and Dimitar Biserov taught. In this way the church and the quarter became not only a religious but also an educational centre for the local Bulgarian community.
Varosha – a place of culture and the Revival spirit
During the Revival period the quarter was important to the cultural and public life of Gorna Dzhumaya. Teachers, cultural figures and people connected with the national liberation movement lived and worked there.
Even today Varosha retains its role as a cultural space. Various initiatives are organised in the old houses, and the authentic architectural setting offers scope for exhibitions, creative events, concerts and other activities. The municipality is developing the quarter as a place for culture, traditional crafts and tourist visits.
This makes the complex interesting not only for history lovers but for anyone who wants to feel the atmosphere of an old Bulgarian town.
What to see at the Varosha Revival Complex?
When visiting the complex you can set aside time for:
- strolling along the authentic cobbled streets;
- the Revival-period houses and their traditional architecture;
- the "Presentation of the Virgin" Church;
- the Moshtanska House;
- the cultural spaces and galleries in the quarter;
- the Regional History Museum – Blagoevgrad;
- events and cultural initiatives held in the quarter.
The complex itself is part of Blagoevgrad's wider cultural zone. The Regional History Museum, the City Art Gallery and other interesting sights are very close by, so Varosha can be included in a complete cultural and historical walk around the city.
For visitors arriving by air, Transfer from Sofia Airport to the „Varosha“ National Revival Complex“ is a convenient way to reach Blagoevgrad directly.
Instead of wasting time looking for public transport, changing and organising your journey with luggage, you can plan your transfer from the airport to your chosen destination in advance.
The transfer suits individual tourists and families as well as guests visiting Blagoevgrad for cultural events, business or a tourist programme.
A comfortable journey with Tsenov Group
With Tsenov Group you can arrange a transfer from Sofia Airport to Blagoevgrad and Varosha Revival Complex, agreeing the time and place of departure in advance.
The journey suits travellers who value comfort, peace of mind and good organisation from the moment they arrive in Bulgaria.
If you are planning to visit Varosha as part of a larger tourist programme, the transfer can also be combined with other interesting places around Blagoevgrad and south-western Bulgaria.
Visit the Varosha Revival Complex in comfort
Varosha is one of the places where the history of Blagoevgrad can be felt most fully, not only through individual museum exhibits but through the architecture itself, the streets, the old houses and the spiritual centres of the quarter.
