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Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgarian: Велико Търново, romanized: Veliko Tyrnovo, pronounced [vɛˈliko ˈtɤrnovo]; "Great Tarnovo") is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is the historical and cultural capital of Bulgaria.
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- Tsarevets Fortress. Tsarevets Fortress is a medieval citadel on a hilltop overlooking the town of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. It is also called Tsar's Fortress.
- Samovodska Charshiya Complex (Old Town) The Samovodska Charshiya Complex is in the old town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria along the cobblestone streets of Samovodska Charshiya and Nikola Zlatarski.
- Museum of Illusions. The Museum of Illusions is at 6 General Gurko Street in the old town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria 5000. The museum allows visitors to experience a range of optical, sensory and educational illusions through interactive exhibits and visual tricks.
- Asen's Monument. Asen's Monument is in the center of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. This iconic monument commemorates the Asen dynasty that founded and ruled the Second Bulgarian Empire from 1185 to 1280.
- Tsarevets Fortress. The inescapable symbol of Veliko Târnovo, this reconstructed fortress dominates the skyline and is one of Bulgaria’s most beloved monuments.
- Sarafkina Kâshta. Built for a wealthy banker in 1861, this National Revival–style house-museum spans five storeys. Within, 19th-century earrings, bracelets and other…
- Samovodska Charshiya. During its 19th-century heyday, this lane hosted dozens of vendors from local villages, who carefully laid fruit and vegetables, butter and cheeses onto…
- Asenevtsi Monument. In the shape of a sky-piercing sword and dominating Veliko Târnovo's river views, this 1985 monument celebrates medieval Bulgarian might.
- Tsarevets Fortress. Tsarevets Fortress is the most impressive and visited landmark in Veliko Tarnovo. After the city was proclaimed the capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom in 1185, Tsarevets became home to the aristocracy and its main fort.
- Baldwin´s Tower. The Baldwin Tower is part of the Tsarevets fortress and it’s been named after the Latin emperor Baldwin of Flanders, who was captured in the battle of Edrine in 1205 by Tsar Kaloyan.
- The Patriarchal Cathedral St. Ascension and The Palace. The beautiful tower, ascending on the highest hill in Tsarevets, is the building of the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Ascension.
- Audio – visual show “Sound and Light” “Sound and Light”is one of the most famous events happening in Veliko Tarnovo. A few times in the year, people from all over Bulgaria (and the world) head to Tarnovo, to see the impressive show with their own eyes.
- Trapezitsa Fortress. Begin your exploration of Veliko Tarnovo at one of the city’s two fortresses – the Trapezitsa Fortress. Though this one isn’t quite as famous as the Tsarevets Fortress, it’s still very much worth exploring and no visit to Veliko Tarnovo is complete without heading here.
- Tsarevets Fortress. A walk across the Yantro from the Trapezitsa fortress is the famed Tsarevets Fortress – one of the top attractions in Veliko Tarnovo.
- Ascension Cathedral. Within the Tsatevets Fortress complex, you will find the beautiful, Byzantine-style orthodox Ascension Cathedral – also known as the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of the Lord.
- Baldwin Gate. Another site within the Tsarevets complex is one of the best-preserved, historic towers – the Baldwin Gate. Located at the south entrance to the fortress, this is a beautiful landmark to take in and it really puts into perspective just how old and mighty this fortress once was.
Dec 26, 2023 · Veliko Tarnovo is in north-central Bulgaria, approximately 135 miles (220 km) east of Sofia and 140 miles (225 km) from the Black Sea. The city is on the Yantra River, south of the Danube Plain and north of the Balkan Mountains.
Oct 14, 2016 · Looking up at Tsarevets Fortress, it’s easy to imagine Veliko Târnovo’s medieval glory days. During the 11th and 12th centuries, this was the capital of Bulgaria’s vast empire. The restored fortress crowns the town to this day, and it’s the unmissable starting point for exploring Veliko Târnovo. Eighteen churches, a palace and ...
