Black Sea Collection (page 25)

Beach below Bella Vista Hotel, Sinemorets, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Elenite, Balchik, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

The Quiet Nest villa with minaret, The Palace of Queen Marie, Balchik, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

View over resort, Golden Sands, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

View over beach, Sozopol, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Hotel buildings in seaside resort, Pomorie, Burgas Bay, Bulgarian Black Sea Riviera, Black Sea, Bulgaria, september

Radio antennae on a Soviet ship
Radio antennae on the deck of Soviet ship Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 1971. This science ship, seen leaving Odessa in the Black Sea, Russia, was used to track space apparatus in orbit around the Earth

Military semaphore, 19th century
Military semaphore. Historical artwork of a mobile semaphore system in use in the Crimean War (1853- 1856). The first efficient semaphore telegraphy system (sending messages by semaphore signals)

Mediterranean Basin, satellite image. North is at top. The mediterranean separates the continents of Europe and Africa. The northern Mediterranean borders Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia

Western Asia, satellite image
Western Asia, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The region is dominated by deserts (brown). Bodies of water include the Red Sea (lower left) and Persian Gulf (centre)

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East, satellite photograph. North is at top. The Middle East subcontinent is the cultural and geographical region of countries that occupy the divide between Eurasia and North Africa

Laying offshore gas pipes, Russia
Boom cranes for placing pipes on the deck of the S-Master pipelayer

South Sunny Beach, Beachside Resorts, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Statue of St. Nicholas in South Nessebar Bay, Nessebar, Bulgaria, Black Sea, Europe

Front Beach on the Black Sea, Sozopol, Bulgaria, Europe

Fishing boats and view towards ramparts and ruins of the medieval fortification walls, Nessebar, Black Sea, Bulgaria, Europe

Boats and restaurants along the harbour quay, Nessebar, Black Sea, Bulgaria, Europe

Tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary above the Old Town and Harbour, Nessebar, Black Sea, Bulgaria, Europe

Main Beach, Sveti Vlas, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Historical wooden windmill on the Isthmus and small sightseeing tourist train, Nessebar, Black Sea, Bulgaria, Europe

Line of fishing boats at dusk in the harbour, Sozopol, Black Sea, Bulgaria, Europe

City of Amasya, Black Sea region, Anatolia, Turkey, Eurasia

Beluga Sturgeon - Black, Caspian and Adriatic Seas. CITES Appendix 2
PM-10429 Beluga Sturgeon Black, Caspian and Adriatic Seas. CITES Appendix 2. Huso huso Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Turbot Fish Underwater - camouflaged by seabed
LA-786 Turbot Fish - Underwater - camouflaged by seabed Psetta maxima Distribution: E North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display

Striped Red Mullet Fish Underwater
LA-787 Striped Red Mullet Fish - Underwater Mullus surmuletus Distribution: E North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Albena beach, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Thracian ruins, Nesebar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Wharf, Burgas, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Nessebur, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria, Europe

Black sea resort, Sozopol Beach, Bulgaria

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"The Enigmatic Black Sea: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Journey back in time to the year 1154 with Al-Idrisi's world map, where the vast expanse of the Black Sea first graced cartographic records. Fast forward to a sunny beach scene along Bulgaria's picturesque Black Sea coast – an idyllic paradise known as Sunny Beach. Here, golden sands meet azure waters under a radiant sun. As you explore Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach), nestled between Varna and Burgas, you'll discover a vibrant tapestry of European charm. The old town and fishing harbor of Nesebur (Nessebar) beckon with their timeless allure along this captivating coastline. Delve deeper into history as dynasties rise and fall during the era of Buwayids around 932 A. D. , depicted by Emery Walker Ltd. 's evocative creation. Witness courage amidst chaos through Hayes' artistic rendition capturing "The Charge of the Light Brigade" during the Battle of Balaclava in 1854. A topographic map from 1897 unveils Europe's intricate landscape, showcasing how the Balkan Peninsula stood at that momentous time in 1878 through a lithograph. Byzantine empires clash with Crusaders against Seljuks circa 1130 A. D. , immortalized once again by Emery Walker Ltd. 's artistry. Marvel at an Ottoman Empire brought to life through another lithograph published in 1878 – its grandeur stretching across lands surrounding the enigmatic Black Sea. And finally, lose yourself within an antique map depicting not only this sea but also its neighboring territories throughout centuries past. The Black Sea is more than just shimmering waters; it is a testament to humanity's enduring spirit and resilience throughout ages marked by conquests, trade routes, cultural exchanges, and breathtaking landscapes that continue to captivate explorers to this day.