Veliko Tarnovo is a city located in the north-central part of Bulgaria and is often called the "city of kings". The river Yantra "dances" between the old and the new part of the city, and to go from one to the other, you will have to cross a charming bridge built in the Renaissance style. This city is indescribably rich in history; There are many museums, fortresses and both historical and religious monuments. If you are a fan of history, we have good news for you - this city will impress you with its rich historical values. This small town is known as the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and its amazing and perfectly preserved architecture is extremely attractive for both foreign and domestic tourists.
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There is a lot to see in Veliko Tarnovo - if you are a tourist who wants to explore the wonders of Bulgarian cuisine, you will be able to try some of the best traditional Bulgarian Dishes. The list of sights worth seeing in Veliko Tarnovo is long, but our team of Feel Bulgaria decide to point out one of them that you should not miss. Here they are:
Tsarevets fortress
The Tsarevets fortress is located in Veliko Tarnovo and is located on a hill with the same name as the fortress. It was the main fortress during the Second Bulgarian State and the earliest evidence of its establishment dates back to the 4th century.
The fortress there are three entrances, the main one is on the east side of the hill and to enter Tsarevets, you will have to go through a huge stone gate. The whole fortress is surrounded by massive and thick walls that reach almost 4 meters in height. A palace is positioned in the center of the hill, which includes a royal living area, a palace church and a throne room. On the south-east side of the hill is where Baldwin's Tower is located and it has quite an interesting history which you will find out on the spot.
The Patriarchal Cathedral "St. Ascension of the Lord"
The Patriarchal Cathedral "Holy Ascension of God" is also located on the hill Tsarevets and was the seat of the Patriarch of Bulgaria. It was built in the 11th century, and existed until it was destroyed in the last decade of the 14th century. The top of the late Roman temple was reconstructed the cathedral in the 1980s. It is quite richly decorated both externally and internally and is quite a popular attraction among tourists. This is one of those places that makes you really appreciate art and architecture.
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The monument of Assenevtsi
Without a doubt, this is the most visited monument in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. It is dedicated to the Assen dynasty (which consisted of four rulers) and was built in 1985, which is exactly 800 years after the brothers Assen and Peter sat on the throne. This monument symbolizes the rise of medieval Bulgaria and is one of the most attractive places for tourists, not only because of the massive historical monument, but also because of the magnificent panoramic view of the city of Veliko Tarnovo and the surrounding nature. This is a must visit place where you can just relax and enjoy the wonderful view.
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