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For more than two centuries Tarnovo is the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (the end of XII – XIV century.). It is the center, where were decided the most important political, religious, administrative and cultural issues in the life of the mediaeval state. Contemporaries spare the epithets calling it “Bogospasniy Tarnovgrad” “Great Tarnov”, “Queen of the ...
“Tsarevgrad Turnov – Sound and Light” show – a stunning attraction which is emblematic for the city
The show operates all year round, regardless of the weather and can be watched for free on public holidays. On all other occasions, private showings may be booked for a fee, by request (on these occasions the show can be watched from the viewing hall located behind "Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno" Cathedral).AddressViewing platformVeliko Tarnovo,6 Nikola Picolo Str. (On the level of "Rozhdestvo ...
The Museum of Wax Figures
The Museum of Silicon Figures Tsarevgrad is located in the town of Veliko Tarnovo and is a unique museum on the Balkan Peninsula, similar to the world famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. It is called the Multimedia Visitor Center Tsarevgrad Turnov and its figures are not made of wax, but of special silicone, used in the cinema and resembles the type of human skin. The museum has two floors and the ...
The Assenevtsi Monument
The Assenevtsi Monument was built in 1985 in Veliko Tarnovo, when the 800th anniversary of the uprising of the brothers Asen and Peter. The sword pointing upwards symbolizes the power of Medieval Bulgaria. The impressive monument is situated in the picturesque location near the Stambolov Bridge, at the foot of Sveta Gora hill, near the Yantra River. The monument deserves to be visited ...
Vladislav's Bridge
Vladislav's Bridge was built in the XVII century in Veliko Tarnovo. The bridge has stone stoves and a wood-beam construction on top. Its name derives from its proximity to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Turnovo. The Vladislav Bridge was the only one in Asenova Mahala and the road to Arbanassi passed along it. The bridge is one of the city's attractions because it offers spectacular views of the ...
"Mini Bulgaria" Park
The park has an area of 12.5 decares and here are some of the most famous landmarks of Bulgaria - natural, archaeological, historical. Within less than an hour, you have the opportunity to go to Pliska, the Pleven panorama, to see Evksinograd, to climb up to the Shipka Monument, to look at the palace in Balchik. If you have a trip to Veliko Turnovo, take your time and visit the outdoor ...
Church "St. 40 martyrs "
The church "St. 40 martyrs "was built and painted at the will of Tsar Ivan Assen II in honor of his victory over Theodor Komnin in 1230. In the middle of the century the monastery complex" Great Lavra "was formed around the church. This place is the center of important historical events. Here are some of the most remarkable monuments of Bulgarian medieval history - the columns of Khan Omurtag and ...