About Veliko Tarnovo

Located in the north of Bulgaria, and well known as the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, Veliko Tarnovo is a unique tourist destination that offers myriad points of interest, including museums, and significant historical sites.

There are two main parts in Veliko Turnovo; the Old Town, and the modern part of the city. Walking through the Old Town is akin to taking a walk through memory lane, with ancient buildings dotting the scenery. It is also in the Old Town where you will find a large number of museums that show, and tell the five thousand year history of the town.

It is also on Gurko Street, where you will see the collection of architectural marvels for the Bulgarian National Revival period. The Samovodene Market, which is as ancient as the city itself can also be checked out, and skilled artisans make their wares, and this is also the perfect place to get that souvenir.

However, one of the must-visit locations in Veliko Turnovo is Tsarevets fortress. This fortress was the center of power at the height of the Bulgarian Empire, and apart from being an impregnable fortress, it was the royal family home, and it was also home to more than a dozen churches, and a good number of commercial and public houses, that are estimated to have been around four hundred. This is one of the most famous locations in this city, and most tourists usually come to check it out, before seeing other sights.

It is also at the Tsarevets fortress, where the sound of the light show is shown, and this is a feature show that uses laser lighting to tell the history of this marvelous castle, as well as important points in Bulgarian history.

Holidaying in Veliko Turnovo, is not only fun, but is filled with high points at all times, because of the large number of tourist attractions. For instance, Preobrazhenski Monastery located on top of a hill is not only appealing to visit, it is also ancient, and the hike to the top of the point of interest, is an adventure in itself.

Finally, no visit to a location can ever be complete without sampling the local cuisine, and treating your taste buds to local foods, and treats. Veliko Turnovo is a gastronomical center that offers a wide range of meals and foods to tourists and locals alike, and most restaurants not only offer great local cuisines, but do it the traditional Bulgarian way, where the food is served in wooden tables, with red table cloths on ceramic plates. Ivan Acen is an example of a restaurant that offers authentic Bulgarian dishes, and the food is served on a backdrop of soft music, ensuring that a meal is sumptuous and memorable.

Therefore, visiting Veliko Turnovo is not only a matter of checking out the sights, and then taking a few snaps; rather visiting this town takes you on a journey spanning a few millennia, and walking around exposes you to scenery unseen before, and the historical monuments and locations, offer your eyes a visual feast that you will not forget any time soon.

• History of Veliko Tarnovo
• Getting Here
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• Tsarevets
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