Why go to Bulgaria?
Instead of cheap accommodation, restaurants, national parks, the 320 km (200 mi) long seaside, mountains up to 2925 meter (9600 feet), the 2600 years old ancient city of Nessebar, the unique Orthodox churches in Europe, the Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral in Varna, The Church of Saint Cyril and Methodius in Burgas and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, in Sofia, monasteries, like the nearly 1000 years old Rila Monastery, there is Veliko Tarnovo (Велико_Търново).
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo (transliterated also as Veliko Turnovo because of the bulgarian ъ letter) is located in Central Bulgaria, about 222 km (137 mi) from Sofia and interestingly also 222 km (137 mi) from Bourgas, and eventually 222 km (137 mi) from Varna.
No. 1. Wall-paintings of the Patriarchate Church (1985)
No. 2. Monument of the Asens (modern sculptures of 4 knights)
No. 3. Tsarevets, medieval fortress of the town
No. 4. Panorama of the Yanta river and houses on the riverbank
No. 5. Visiting the City Art Gallery
We haven't seen: Laser show
-> I want to know more -> Attractions of Veliko Tarnovo
Mini history revival of Veliko Tarnovo:
3rd-2nd millenium BC - Human presence evidences on Tsarevets Hill and Trapezitsa Hill
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4th century AD - settled
5th century AD - Byzantine fortress built
1185-1393: Second Bulgarian Empire's capital, the most important political, economic, cultural and religious center of the empire
1393-1876: District center in provinces of the Ottoman Empire
1876-present days: Remains an exceptional historical and touristic, but not economical or cultural center of Bulgaria
How-to-get-there: ->
by bus (from Sofia: timetable; from Varna: timetable; from Burgas: timetable)->
by train (from Sofia, from Varna -> to Gorna Orjahovitsa (timetable), there are no rails from Burgas. After reaching Gorna Orjahovitsa station, bus is recommended to Gorna Orjahovitsa centre (3-4 km [2-3 mi] up from the station) and from the center again bus to Veliko Tarnovo (7 km [5 mi]). Veliko Tarnovo is also reachable on rails but it's not so frequent (see: timetable) and reasonable.
-> I want to know more -> Transport in Bulgaria article (under construction) <-
Article written by Daniel, titled by Małgorzata
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