Veliko Tarnovo is a small city built on steep hills above the winding Yantra river.
Walk up to the Tsarevets fortress and the Patriarchal church on the top of the hill. In the old town, the Samovodska charshia is a street of craftsmen: potters, coppersmiths and confectioners. See the Museum of the Revival and the Constituent Assembly, and watch the sound and light show over Tsarevets on summer nights.
The big moments, and where to see them today.
The tsars' castle and church.
The first constitution.
Finds from the medieval capital.
Almost every museum is easy to reach by public transport.
Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.
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