Places to go in Veliko Tarnovo
The town of Veliko Tarnovo is the ancient capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. Due to its stunning beauty and grandeur it was compared even to Constantinople. During the Bulgarian Revival Period the town was a lively centre of enlightenment and trade. Today Veliko Turnovo has preserved much of its ambiance and is an important cultural centre of immense historical significance. The specific atmosphere of Veliko Tarnovo is created by the unusual location of the houses one above the other on the steep slopes of four hills. The Tsarevets and the Trapezica hills are the main tourist attractions in Veliko Tarnovo. There you can have a walk through the remnants ancient fortresses, see the Royal Palaces, the Patriarchal Church and the Bauldouin tower in which the Latin Emperor Bauldouin found his death. The foundations of a large number of mediaeval churches have been discovered on the Trapezitsa hill. “The Sound and Light Show” is a breath-taking audio-visual spectacle with illumination of the fortress on the Tsarevets hill on a dramatic musical background.Hotels in Veliko Tarnovo
If you need to book accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo, have a look at our hot hotel offers. On our site you have the opportunity to book a room at the best hotels in Veliko Tarnovo. The Yantra Hotel a four-star luxury hotel with stylish interior and modern Spa centre. The rooms have an amazing view over the Tsarevets hill and Arbanassi. The Tsarevets Hotel, situated not far from the Tsarevets hill, is another cosy shelter for visitors to Veliko Tarnovo. The rooms are elegantly furnished in the style of the late 19th century. The hotel offers a beautiful view over the Sveta Gora hill and the Veliko Tarnovo University. There is a convenient transport from Veliko Tarnovo to the picturesque museum village of Arbanassi, which has preserved the authentic atmosphere of the Bulgarian Revival.Bulgaria air tickets
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