1. Аквариум
Aquarium Varna
L’aquarium

2.  There is a place in the Sea Garden of Varna , where you can explore the sea life of the Black sea and in the mean time become familiar with Bulgarian history. That place is called the “Aquarium of Varna “ and it has welcomed guests for nearly 80.

3. The idea for creating an Aquarium , originated in 1903 , when king Ferdinand decided that doctor Parashkev Stoianov should start work for the building of an Aquarium.

4. With the start of World War I , the construction for the Aquarium was halted. Bulgaria’s ill fate , at the end of the war , delivered serious damage to the already finished construction.

5. After the war , the building , instead of being used as a monument to science , was used as a military facility until 1920 after which it was used by the Marshal School until 1922 and then by the Fishing School until Only in 1932 , the Aquarium opened it’s doors for visitors.

6. The ” Aquarium of Varna “ is a place which populates the sea’s animal and plant life and also the hydrological and hydrochemical properties of the Black Sea. The specimens that the Aquarium holds are members of all animal groups , found in the Black Sea and are around 140 in total.

7. Visitors can track the migration patterns of different species of fish, explore the food chain and learn about the compounds and some of the characteristics of the Black Sea. Also interesting is the collection of sea shells and microorganisms.

8. The aquariums are housed in special boxes in the walls
The aquariums are housed in special boxes in the walls. Visitors use the first floor from where they can monitor the sea creatures. There is a description of each animal near the aquarium it occupies.

9. The upper floors of the building are where the scientists and staff make sure the animals are fed and cared for. It’s also important to note that the ”Aquarium of Varna“ is a place where important scientific breakthroughs about the Black Sea are made.

10. It’s fun to write about the Aquarium but the real fun starts when you come to visit it yourselves. That’s why if you have time , don’t hesitate to visit the Aquarium !