



City
Veliko Tarnovo
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- address:
- Veliko Tarnovo
- email:
- vtarnovo_net@abv.bg
- telephone:
- 00359887704624
Veliko Tarnovo - the ancient capital of Bulgaria, striking each with its unique beauty. The city is located in central Bulgaria, at the foot of Stara Planina. Situated on the historical hills Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Mount Athos. Veliko Tarnovo grabs the visitor at first sight with its exclusive location. He seems to be pouring on the steep hills near the whimsical curves of the Yantra, decorated by lace rocks. Buddhas delight and captivate every visitor above all their houses - light, perched one over the other rooms next to each other as if each of them nature has designated place and form. This is a city that is dominated and influenced by its original, unique, specific Revival architecture. During the centuries a city here are created and stored unique monuments associated with the glorious history of the Bulgarian people. Remains of forts, palaces and churches have been silent witnesses to the flourishing of Bulgarian culture in XII-XIV c. Here every stone speaks of the heroic time of the Bulgarian people for centuries - for liberation uprising in 1185. Very much are the places to visit in the city and its surroundings.
Archaeological Museum, which presented the exhibition "Tarnovo - capital of Bulgaria XII - XIV century, is located west of the square "Saedinenie ". Presented in its archaeological monuments illustrate millennial history and culture of the Veliko Turnovo region, focusing on the period when the city is the capital of medieval Bulgarian state. Tsarevets Hill and the fortress, where it is held audio-visual show Sound and Light are required. Other interesting places are the State Art Gallery, Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, Sarafkina house at Gurko Street, St. George Church. 7 km from Veliko Turnovo is located Transfiguration Monastery. Very close is the reserve Arbanassi with unique spirit and architecture, and 6 km north of Veliko Tarnovo in the foothills of the beautiful and impressive cliffs, the right of the road Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse, is Holy Trinity Monastery.
You will not get one day to discover the magic of Veliko Tarnovo to enjoy yhe narrow streets, cozy cafes and beauty of nature. As they say locals here every stone speaks.