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".. is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria, the first settlements there came from 3rd millennium BC!"
Mywanderlust
".. is one of the most spectacular pieces of architecture you can see in Europe."
Mscgerber
".. is a picturesque city in North Bulgaria built on the hills around which the Yantra River meanders."
Ipanematravels
".. is a special place and I made a good choice stopping off here on itinerary to Plovdiv on my Bulgarian adventure."
Dontstopliving
".. is situated in a very feature-rich landscape."
Travelsewhere
".. is definitely a fun place to explore for this reason."
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".. is big enough and popular enough these days that you have a variety of options when it comes to accommodation."
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".. is a bit of a shy destination, but it's a wonderful historic city and has a plethora of interesting attractions to see."
Travelsewhere
".. is one of those cities that you are doomed to fall in love with, the moment you arrive there."
Ipanematravels
".. is accessible during the whole year - and in my opinion also worth a visit during all seasons."
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Veliko Tarnovo's character in words:
Historic Culture Architecture Art Street art River Very touristic Lake Mountain Size: Town Tsarevets Yantra Trapezitsa
What is the better city to visit - Veliko Tarnovo or Burgas?
Veliko Tarnovo and Burgas are interesting and worth to visit. Both are rated equally from our users.
What is the better destination to visit Veliko Tarnovo or Gabrovo?
Veliko Tarnovo is more attractive than Gabrovo. But if Gabrovo is on your way, add it to your itinerary and make a stop here too.
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Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo
This is one of Bulgaria’s most exciting cities, drawing in many tourists with its impressive architecture, castles, museums and historic sites. Especially history lovers will have a field day in this centuries-old city in north-central Bulgaria. Filled with tourist highlights, it’s a pleasant place to explore on foot.
- Things To Do In Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria - Top Things To Do In Veliko Tarnovo
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One day in Veliko Tarnovo - top things to do - Daily Travel Pill
The coast of Bulgaria is a major emerging tourist attraction, especially for Romanian people. However, few tourists visit the center of Bulgaria even though it is a beautiful area with a lot to offer. Even though during summer the city is quite busy, it still doesn’t compare with other major European attractions.
- One day in Veliko Tarnovo – top things to do - Things to know:
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19 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Audio source missing Veliko Tarnovo: Incredible food & wine (& cheese!) surrounded by Bulgarian history. We explore the tasty and the scenic in the former capital of the 2nd Bulgarian empire – Veliko Tarnovo. The original fortress was constructed during the 12th century and ..
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Briefly Bulgaria: A Pleasant Surprise
> Eat cheese.
One of my best discoveries in Bulgaria was the amazing cheese, available in every form. It was cheese that was so good that I had it for every single meal while I was here — yes, even for breakfast! Cheese on toast, cheese on chips, cheese wrapped in bacon, cheese salad, I could not stop eating ...
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One day in Veliko Tarnovo - top things to do - Daily Travel Pill
> By bus
Traveling to Veliko Tarnovo by public transport is easy. There are buses from Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Russe or Burgas. ...
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Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo
> Sveta Gora (literally “Holy Mountain”):
From Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo, it’s 220 kilometers to the east or about 3 hours by car, making it a great small town weekend getaway . Located 210 kilometers northeast of Plovdiv, you can get from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo in approximately 2 hours and 45 ...
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About Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo – the impregnable Bulgarian city in 12th-14th century. It is located on main road connecting Europe with Lesser Asia in the valley of the Yantra river. From its glory days as the kings capital we can still see even a lot today, but the town is still keeping the secrets of the legends for hidden kings library and the treasure from the burned monastery. The tourists on religious trip can visit 15 churches and 1 chapel, all of them examples of medieval architecture.. Thousands of tourists visit the old Bulgarian capital to watch one of the only three examples in the world today the audio-visual performance “Sound and light”. From Veliko Tarnovo the eco tourists can make a trip on the numerous routes of Stara planina mountain.
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swap_horizAlternatives to Veliko Tarnovo:
Burgas
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163 km
Gabrovo
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33 km
Kazanlak
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53 km
Nearest highlight:
Plovdiv
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From Veliko Tarnovo to:
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Connection:
Average
Daily costs:
Normal
Sea/River/Lake:
No / No / No
UV radiation:
Moderate
accessibility_newTourism:
Stay length:
2-3 days
Hostels:
Few
Touristic:
Normal
Peak season:
July, August
Off season:
January, February, November
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Best months:
April, May, June, September
Worst months:
January, February, December
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Summary:
Veliko Tarnovo is a town (Bulgaria) with a population of 98,670. This town is in center Bulgaria. The nearest city of Veliko Tarnovo is Bucharest. It fits perfect for a cultural trip. There are many historic relevant places.












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