The Roman Ruins of Deultum - Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and main attractions in and around the Bulgarian city of Burgas. In this short video, David takes us 17 miles outside the city to the small village of Debelt, where the ancient Roman Ruins of Deultum are located. Home to the Temple of the Imperial Cult (dedicated to Asclepius- the god of health/medicine) and the ancient Roman Thermas (Roman baths), this partially excavated archaeological site is a great look into the rich roman history that once thrived along the Black Sea Coast. For a great half-day trip outside of Burgas, take a wander through the town of Debelt and Deultum's ancient ruins, one of Bulgaria's many remarkable ancient Roman sites.
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The Town of Emperors - Hisarya, Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites, main attractions and best day trips all throughout Bulgaria. In this short clip, David brings us 45 minutes outside the city of Plovdiv to the ancient ruins of Hisarya. Once known as Diocletianopolis, this ancient Roman town was built atop a preexisting Thracian settlement, which is home to some of the country's best-preserved Roman walls and gates. Tour around the historic ruins of this Town of Emperors, experience its famous mineral-rich waters or just kick back for a quiet relaxing weekend in Hisarya. Also home to a nearby Roman tomb, this historically significant destination is a great day/weekend trip in central Bulgaria.
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Boys enter ancient Roman tomb, Hissar, Bulgaria
Roman family tomb from the 4th century AD just outside the walls of Hissar, Bulgaria.
Roman Inheritance in Bulgaria
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The Roman Military Base of Abritus - Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and best day trips near Ruse, Bulgaria. In this short video, David brings us just outside the city of Razgrad to the ancient Roman Military Base of Abritus. Dating back to the 1st century A.D., visitors can walk around the eerie ruins of this forgotten urban center, with its crumbling walls, ancient scripted stones and sprawling atrium (the central courtyard of the governor's house). Built atop an ancient Thracian settlement, this historic site is a unique glimpse into Bulgaria's rich Roman history.
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The Roman City of Nikopolis ad Istrum - Bulgaria
David's Been Here is bringing you all of Bulgaria's the top sites and must visit attractions. If you're driving from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo or are just looking for a unique day trip during your stay, a visit to the ancient Roman city of Nikopolis ad Istrum is an absolute must. Built in the second century AD, this Roman city has some amazing ruins still standing today that give a glimpse into its existence as the 'City of Victory'. Soak in the ancient columns, Odeon and agora as you walk through the forum, or imagine the traffic that once passed along its Cardo Maximus leading to other key cities of the empire. A both picturesque and historic stop during your travels, find Nikopolis ad Istrum and all the country's best attractions in the David's Been Here Guide to Bulgaria, now available for your Kindle.
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Sound of the frogs from Roman bath remains, Hisar, Bulgaria
Hisar or Hisarya. The next day I did one complete video of the whole site but didn't hear the frogs. I post this shorter vid for frog lovers to help identify the frogs which have brown and black stripes; I hope I got at least one good view of one of them in the 'Roman bath remains, Hisar, Bulgaria vid.
Climbing Roman fortress walls at Hissar, Bulgaria
Hissarya, Bulgaria July 4, 2013
Тrailer Fortress and the Ancient Life in the Roman Towns - Hisarya, Bulgaria
Can't get there from here - Ancient Roman Fortress Walls at Hissar, Bulgaria
Nick on the walls of the Roman fortress at Hissar, Bulgaria. July 4, 2013
Starosel Thracian Temple Complex - Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and best day trips around the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. In this short video, David brings us an hour outside of Plovdiv to the small village of Starosel. Home to an ancient Thracian temple complex, this small yet impressive royal mausoleum dates all the way back to the 5th century BC. Open daily, visitors can explore the Chetinyova Mogila Temple, Horizon Temple and grave remnants of an ancient Thracian ruler, just recently discovered in 2000. If you're interested in ancient history and are looking for a nice half-day visit, Starosel's Thracian Temple Complex is a must.
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Bulgaria Travel - Nikopolis ad Istrum walkthrough
Short movie from the ruins of the ancient Roman city Nikopolis ad Istrum, located near Veliko Tarnovo city in Bulgaria.
The city was founded by Trajan around 102–106, as indicated on scene XXXIX of Trajan’s Column, in memory of his victory in the Dacian Wars over the Roxolani and also later victories in 105, and as Ulpia Nicopolis in his honour using his family name, or nomen. However, the name Nicopolis ad Haemum was used in Ptolemy's Geographia dating from before 130.
Trajan clearly intended it to become a magnificent city which is gradually being verified. The monumental character of the city however dates mainly to Hadrian and Antoninus Pius (138-161) and inscriptions found are no earlier than 136 when the name Ulpia Nicopolis ad Istrum was in use.
The city was ransacked by the Costoboci in 170-1, a tribe from today’s Western Ukraine, shortly after which the city walls were built. Many buildings were excluded from the walled area from this time.
The city prospered in the 2nd and 3rd centuries under the Severan dynasty (193-235) and grew more as a major urban centre under Emperor Diocletian's (284-305) reforms. Nicopolis issued coins bearing images of its public buildings.
In 250 near the city, emperor Decius defeated the chi under Cniva.
In 447, the town was destroyed by Attila Huns. Perhaps it was already abandoned before the early 5th century.
The new city had an area of 1/4 of the original city enclosing little more than military buildings and churches, following a very common trend for the cities of that century in the Danube area. The larger area of the extensive ruins (21.55 hectares) of the classical Nicopolis was not reoccupied. The south wall of the old city was reconstructed as the north wall of the new one. Its towers were built upon destroyed and abandoned buildings, and ornamented stone blocks from their facades were used in the new structures. The towers were about 15m in front of the 10m high wall. The outside of the wall was rendered with mortar with incised grooves imitating massive stone blocks.
A Bulgarian medieval settlement arose upon its ruins later (10th-14th century).
Nicopolis ad Istrum can be said to have been the birthplace of Germanic literary tradition. In the 4th century, the Gothic bishop, missionary and translator Ulfilas (Wulfila) obtained permission from Emperor Constantius II to immigrate with his flock of converts to Moesia and settle near Nicopolis ad Istrum in 347-8. There, he devised the Gothic alphabet and oversaw the translation of the Bible from Greek to Gothic, which was performed by a group of scholars.
Aqueduct source octagonal collection basin, Aqueduct underground source
The classical town was planned according to the orthogonal system. The network of streets, the forum surrounded by an Ionic colonnade and many buildings, a two-nave room later turned into a basilica and other public buildings have been uncovered. The rich architectures and sculptures show a similarity with those of the ancient towns in Asia Minor.
The agora contained a statue of Trajan on horseback as well as other marble statues and an Ionic colonnade. The city also had a three-nave basilica, a bouleuterion, a temple of Cybele, a small odeon, thermae (public baths) as well as a unique Roman building inscribed with termoperiatos, a heated building with shops and enclosed space for walks and business meetings. Some town houses and buildings have also been excavated.
The city was supplied by three aqueducts and had several water wells, many of which have been unearthed in archaeological excavations. The western aqueduct of 25km length had a bridge of almost 3km long and almost 20m tall carrying water over the entire valley of the Rositsa River. Its 2nd century AD water catchment reservoir is located near the town of Musina in Pavlikeni municipality, to the west of the Roman city, where it still collects water from the karst springs inside the Musina Cave. A large castellum aquae of this aqueduct stands to the west of the city.
In 2015 remains of a huge building were revealed which was probably the residence of the agoranomus or curule aedile, a public officer in charge of trade and market operations in Ancient Greek and Roman cities.
The obelisk of Quintus Julius, an aristocrat from Nicopolis, still stands to a height of 14m in the countryside near Lesicheri, about 12km west of the city.
Many finds are on display in the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Museum of History.
In 2018, archaeologists found an altar dedicated to the goddess Tyche at a small square in the southwestern corner of the Forum complex, with an inscription in Ancient Greek which is a modified epigram by Demosthenes.
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Ovech Fortress - Provadia, Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and best attractions in and around the Bulgarian city of Varna. In this short clip, David brings us 45 minutes outside the city to the small town of Provadia. Home to the colossal Ovech Fortress, this stone stronghold was used from the 3rd century all the way up to the 17th century by the Byzantines, Thracians, Romans Bulgarians and Turks. With some stunning views over the sprawling area below, there's no wondering why this fortification played such a crucial role for nearly 1,000 years. For a picturesque and historic day trip from Varna, make the short drive out to the Ovech Fortress for another of Bulgarian's amazing ancient attractions.
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF BULGARIA IN GOOGLE EARTH PART TWO ( 2/5 )
1. ALYOSHA,PLOVDIV 42° 8'37.52N 24°44'14.89E
2. SVETI SEDMOCHISLENITSI CHURCH,SOFIA 42°41'23.81N 23°19'39.21E
3. ST.LOUIS CATHEDRAL,PLOVDIV 42° 8'40.59N 24°45'8.98E
4. MONUMENT OBELIX,GRIVITSA 43°24'54.26N 24°41'40.34E
5. ROMAN FORTIFICATION GATE,HISARYA 42°29'55.49N 24°42'20.90E
6. HISTORICAL MUSEUM,PLEVEN 43°24'14.54N 24°37'3.96E
7. ST.PARASKEVA PETKA CHURCH,VARNA 43°12'36.39N 27°54'56.18E
8. SOFIA SYNAGOGUE,SOFIA 42°42'0.79N 23°19'15.45E
9. MUSEUM & CHURCH,PLOVDIV 42° 8'59.62N 24°45'11.26E
10. CATHEDRAL OF ST.DIMITAR,VIDIN 43°59'13.67N 22°52'26.67E
11. RUINS TOWER,NESSEBAR 42°39'40.53N 27°44'15.99E
12. CHURCH OF ST.PETER&PAUL,VELIKO TURNOVO 43° 5'15.48N 25°39'3.64E
13. CITY HALL,PLOVDIV 42° 8'37.07N 24°44'56.51E
14. HRISTO BOTEV MONUMENT,VRATSA 43°12'4.40N 23°32'55.02E
15. HOLY THEOTOKOS CHURCH,ASEN'S FORTRESS 41°59'11.85N 24°52'27.53E
16. ST.IVAN RILSKI CHURCH,BURGAS 42°30'11.46N 27°28'10.55E
17. CLOCK TOWER,PLOVDIV 42° 8'46.74N 24°44'46.32E
18. MADARA HORSEMAN 43°16'41.28N 27° 7'10.52E
19. ROMAN TOMB,HISARYA 42°29'44.71N 24°42'11.39E
20. PANTHEON OF NATIONAL REVIVAL HEROES,RUSE 43°51'2.07N 25°57'39.23E
21. CLOCK TOWER,PAZARDZHIK 42°11'37.83N 24°20'5.91E
22. ROYAL PALACE (NATIONAL ART GALLERY),SOFIA 42°41'46.70N 23°19'37.88E
23. ST.PARASKEVA CHURCH,NESSEBAR 42°39'34.53N 27°44'8.02E
24. CASTLE BABA VIDA,VIDIN 43°59'35.02N 22°53'12.88E
Maryan Winery in Central Bulgaria
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and best destinations throughout Bulgaria. In this short video, David brings us 45 minutes outside the city of Veliko Tarnovo to the countryside town of Maryan. Home to the Maryan Winery, this boutique vineyard produces five different varieties of wines, from reds and whites to a delicious & refreshing rose. Tour their beautiful countryside location, explore the wine cellar and even taste some wines directly from the barrel. For wine lovers looking for an excellent day trip in Central Bulgaria, making the trip out to Maryan Winery is an absolute must!
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Starosel village and the Thracian ruins
Starosel is a small village on the north of the Thracian Plain, which is the site of ancient Thracian ruins and is also home to a popular Bulgarian wine produced at the Starosel Hotel.
Jumping from an anicent Roman fortress wall, Hissar, Bulgaria
Nick has fun climbing on the ancient Roman fortress walls at Hissar, Bulgaria. July 4, 2013
Комплекс Старосел / Complex Starosel - winery and SPA center in Bulgaria.
Комплексът за винен и СПА туризъм „Старосел” от птичи поглед.
Starosel is a complex for wine and SPA tourism in Bulgaria, situated about 2 hours drive from the capital city of Sofia and in the province of Plovdiv - the second largest city in Bulgaria and a European Capital of Culture 2019.
The complex carries the name of the village Starosel, which lies at the foot of the Sredna Gora mountain range in Hisarya Municipality. Starosel is known for the abundance of ancient Neolithic and Thracian sites, with some finds dating as far back as the 5th-6th millennium BC. Evidence from 20th-century excavations reveals that the village burgeoned into an important and wealthy Thracian city in the 5th century BC.
Complex Starosel provides a magnificent combination of winery and SPA procedures, with natural mineral water. It has its own hotel, restaurant, wine cellar, distillery, Enoteca, a SPA center, piano bar and provides not only a wonderful recreation opportunities, but also a lot of entertainment activities. For more information, visit the web page:
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Un viaje por Bulgaria, partiendo de la capital Sofia, atravesando la cordillera Balcánica y llegando hasta el Mar Negro, para finalizar en los Monasterios más importantes del país.
Quiet Nest Palace - Balchik, Bulgaria
David’s Been Here is touring all the must-visit sites and top destinations in Bulgaria. In this short clip, David brings us along the Black Sea Coast to the iconic Balchik Palace. 2 kilometers south of Balchik town, this early 20th century estate was once the summer home of the Romanian Queen Marie. Situated between the countryside’s cliffs and the Black Sea coastline, the Balchik Palace is unlike most royal palaces in Europe. Instead of having one colossal building as the focal point of the area, Balchik Palace (also known as Quiet Nest Palace) is instead illustrated with sprawling gardens and scattered villas. With amazing views of the Black Sea and great areas for walking, a tour of the Balchik Palace is a must-do for anyone traveling the northeast coastline of Bulgaria. Looking for some great food during your day trip? Try out the highly recommended Restaurant Korona- a great place to relax and recharge after your tour!
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Quiet Nest Palace - Balchik, Bulgaria
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