Provadia

Travel Guide

Ovech Castle lies in Provadia town in the northeastern Bulgaria, in Varna Province, close to the Black Sea. The medieval Bulgarian name corresponds directly to ovca = sheep. Ovech was key center of the First Bulgarian Empire with an important monastery at the modern village of Ravna, of the church consecrated in 897, and a major scriptorium of the Preslav Literary School. The rebel leader and subsequently emperor of Bulgaria Ivaylo defeated in 1279 a 10,000-strong Byzantine army near the city. During the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 14th century Ovech was the seat of a metropolitan. Ottomans captured Ovech after a long siege in 1388. In the 17th and 18th century Provadia /Turkish name/ was a commercial center of the Ottoman Empire and inhabited by many Jewish and Ragusan /Dubrovnik/merchants. The 16th-17th-century Dubrovnik-style church still stands in the nearby village of Dobrina.
Ovech Castle lies in Provadia town in the northeastern Bulgaria, in Varna Province, close to the Black Sea. The medieval Bulgarian name corresponds directly to ovca = sheep. Ovech was key center of the First Bulgarian Empire with an important monastery at the modern village of Ravna, of the church consecrated in 897, and a major scriptorium of the Preslav Literary School. The rebel leader and subsequently emperor of Bulgaria Ivaylo defeated in 1279 a 10,000-strong Byzantine army near the city. During the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 14th century Ovech was the seat of a metropolitan. Ottomans captured Ovech after a long siege in 1388. In the 17th and 18th century Provadia /Turkish name/ was a commercial center of the Ottoman Empire and inhabited by many Jewish and Ragusan /Dubrovnik/merchants. The 16th-17th-century Dubrovnik-style church still stands in the nearby village of Dobrina.

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Golden Tulip Varna

Golden Tulip Varna

4 out of 5
3 A Hristo Botev Blvd Varna
The price is S$144 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
S$144
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dormition of the Mother of God ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
The Golden Tulip Hotel in Varna truly exceeded my expectations. The room was absolutely amazing and incredibly spacious. I was impressed by how clean and comfortable everything felt. The breakfast was very good and provided a great start to the day. The receptionist and the security officer were ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025

Golden Tulip Varna
Hotel mOdus

Hotel mOdus

2 out of 5
46 Stefan Stambolov Str Varna
The price is S$126 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
S$126
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Varna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Varna Aquarium and Festival centre Varna are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
My stay was comfortable, convenient, and quiet. The staff were helpful. I appreciated being able to leave luggage and borrow a bicycle.

Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025

Hotel mOdus
Graffit Gallery Design Hotel

Graffit Gallery Design Hotel

5 out of 5
65 Knyaz Boris I Blvd. Varna
The price is S$133 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
S$133
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Varna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (467 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025

Graffit Gallery Design Hotel
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Apartments Angelov

Apartments Angelov

3 out of 5
Doiran 2, Vh.A Varna Varna
Stay at this beach apartment in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free theme park shuttle. Popular attractions Spartak stadium and Archaeological Museum ...
2nd time I stayed here. Great owners, great stay. Close enough to everything. Love it!

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2024

Apartments Angelov
Hostel Teracite

Hostel Teracite

2.5 out of 5
ul Gorotzvet Varna Varna
Stay at this aparthotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fichoza Beach and Galata Beach are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Salla Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Salla Estate during your travels to Blaskovo.

Salla Estate

Ovech Fortress

After visiting Ovech Fortress, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Provadia.

Ovech Fortress

Things to do

Plateau Picnic route

Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea

S$144
per adult
Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea
UNESCO's protected Madara Horseman

Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska

S$222
per adult
Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska
E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress

E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress

S$158
per adult
E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress
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