Castle
Tsarevets Fortress
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
A hilltop medieval fortress that was once the royal seat of Bulgaria.
City · Bulgaria · Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
The medieval capital of Bulgaria, spread across steep hills above a river canyon.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Veliko Tarnovo matters
Veliko Tarnovo is built dramatically over cliffs where the Yantra river loops through the town. In the Middle Ages it was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and the fortress on Tsarevets hill is still its great landmark. The houses stack up the slopes like steps, and the views at sunset are lovely. It is an easy place to spend a couple of days on foot.
Talking points
- It was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
- The Yantra river loops around the old town.
- The Tsarevets fortress is lit up at night.
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