The beautiful town of Veliko Tarnovo is located on a mountainside in Bulgaria. It was founded in the 5th century. The town, located in the valley of the Yantra River, was the capital of the state in ancient times. It attracts travelers with its outstanding architectural monuments today. The town is located in an incredibly difficult mountainous area. It was built on the slopes of a winding gorge. The ancient fortress remains its main symbol. The historic district is perfectly preserved in the town.
Its buildings are located in a cascade on terraces. Many historic buildings are the location of museums and art galleries today. Guests of Veliko Tarnovo will have the opportunity to visit the historical museum. A rich collection of archaeological artifacts is stored there. You can also visit the art museum. There are national restaurants in the town. They are no less valuable than historical monuments. You can taste not only traditional Bulgarian cuisine but also excellent wines from the local historical wineries there.
Not all small old towns can offer an interesting evening program to their guests. Veliko Tarnovo is also an exception in this sense. There are several excellent night clubs and bars in the town. You can relax and have fun there until dawn. Several interesting archaeological areas are located in the vicinity of the town. You can see the ruins of the ancient town of Nicopolis ad Istrum there. Travelers are also offered interesting excursions to the picturesque waterfalls. Hristovski waterfall and Emen waterfall are the most beautiful. Emen waterfall is located next to the canyon of the same name.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Европа авторент' is located in 3.58 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Gazprom' in 0.43 km
Supermarket: 'METRO' in 2.6 km
Parking: 'parking "Sports Complex"' in 2.97 km
Apotheek: 'Terra Eco 97 Ltd.' in 2.46 km
Police station: 'Traffic Police' in 3.96 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Kompleks Chiflika' in 0.95 km
Railway station: 'Gorna Oryahovitsa' in 11 km
Nearest airports:
» Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport GOZ - in 14 km
» Stara Zagora Airport SZR - in 78 km
» Plovdiv Airport PDV - in 126 km
» Baneasa Airport BBU - in 162 km
» Burgas Airport BOJ - in 169 km