Elsewhere: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Old royal聽capital boasting a dramatic cityscape, fascinating monuments and an epic fortress in the middle of Bulgaria.
Before visiting Bulgaria, I really had no idea where to go. The itinerary I came up with was based on some quick internet research while I enjoyed the country鈥檚 coast. One of the stops I came up with was the city of Veliko Tarnovo in northern聽Bulgaria, prompted by a聽couple of photos and let鈥檚 be honest, the cool name. While my reasons for visiting may have been superficial, what I found in Veliko Tarnovo was a historic city blessed with spectacular landmarks and a dramatic landscape.
Veliko Tarnovo may not be a large city today, but it has some rich pedigree. It was once the grand capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire from the 12th to 15th centuries. During this period, Bulgaria was a powerhouse of the Balkans and many historic heroes, like Ivan Asen II, lived during that time.
As the royal capital of this Empire, Tarnovo (as it was known) thrived as the political, cultural and economic centre.聽The city was so large and magnificent that it聽was even decreed as the 鈥淭hird Rome鈥�. This grand legacy of Tarnovo is reflected today by local鈥檚 only using the city鈥檚 old name and the frequent use of the colour purple on buildings and the city鈥檚 flag, purple the colour of royalty. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Before visiting Bulgaria, I really had no idea where to go. The itinerary I came up with was based on some quick internet research while I enjoyed the country鈥檚 coast. One of the stops I came up with was the city of Veliko Tarnovo in northern聽Bulgaria, prompted by a聽couple of photos and let鈥檚 be honest, the cool name. While my reasons for visiting may have been superficial, what I found in Veliko Tarnovo was a historic city blessed with spectacular landmarks and a dramatic landscape.
Veliko Tarnovo may not be a large city today, but it has some rich pedigree. It was once the grand capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire from the 12th to 15th centuries. During this period, Bulgaria was a powerhouse of the Balkans and many historic heroes, like Ivan Asen II, lived during that time.
As the royal capital of this Empire, Tarnovo (as it was known) thrived as the political, cultural and economic centre.聽The city was so large and magnificent that it聽was even decreed as the 鈥淭hird Rome鈥�. This grand legacy of Tarnovo is reflected today by local鈥檚 only using the city鈥檚 old name and the frequent use of the colour purple on buildings and the city鈥檚 flag, purple the colour of royalty. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Elsewhere: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Guide Location: Bulgaria » Veliko Tarnovo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Bulgaria » Veliko Tarnovo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Georgi S. Rakovski street
- Handji Nikoli Inn
- Gurko Street
- Monument to the Asen Dynasty
- Interhotel Veliko Tarnovo
- Tsarevets Fortress
- Baldwin鈥檚 Tower
- Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God
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