Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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4.5 km
282 m
Experience Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in Veliko TarnovoIndividual Sights in Veliko TarnovoSight 1: House with the Monkey
The House with the Monkey by Nikola Koyuv is a Revival house in the center of Veliko Tarnovo.
Sight 2: Св. Св. Константин и Елена
"St. St. St. Constantine and Helena" is an Eastern Orthodox church located in the old center of Veliko Tarnovo, built in 1872 by master Kolyu Ficheto. During the earthquake of 1913, it suffered significant destruction. In the 20s of the twentieth century, the temple was restored under the name "St. Tsar Boris". It is also known as the church with the rotating columns.
Sight 3: Tsarevets
Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. Tsarevets is 206 metres (676 ft) above sea level. It served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark between 1185 and 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and it is also a popular tourist attraction.
Sight 4: Church of Saints Peter and Paul
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in central northern Bulgaria, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. The 13th-century church lies at the foot of the Tsarevets hill's northern slopes and was reconstructed in 1981.
Wikipedia: Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Veliko Tarnovo (EN)
Sight 5: Девинград
Momina krepost also called Devingrad(Bulgarian: Девинград) is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. This hill was one from the three main hills when Medieval Tarnovgrad was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
Sight 6: Trapezitza
Trapezitsa is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria.
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