The town of Veliko Turnovo is built on the outskirts of the Central 'Fore Balkan'. The town is situated amphitheatrically on 4 hills - Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, Momina Krepost and Sveta Gora, the ridges of which were deeply inclined in the steep banks where the Yantra river meanders.

Tsarevets was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in XII century AC. Ancient travelers write about the town of Turnovo as "the second after Constantinople" in its beauty and might. The fateful events from the 13 centuries old Bulgarian State are related with this town, such as the Second Bulgarian Kingdom's apogee in XII - XIII centuries AC and the adoption of the First Bulgarian Constitution in 1874.

Seven centuries ago as a capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom the town of Tsarevets had had a major role in the political and the spiritual life of Bulgaria. Although there is very little evidence preserved now, they give clear information on the might of the Bulgarian Tsar dynasties and the Bulgarian Patriarch influence together with the spiritual activities in the former throne town. Archaeological researches show a significant civil, residential and cult building. The most monumental of it were the King's and Patriarch's Palaces. The exquisite architecture, the original and realistic murals, the colourful mosaics and handcrafted masterpieces show the high disposition and artistic genius of Bulgarian masters, such as Zachary Zograf and Kolio Ficheto.

Now the old town quarters are preserved as terraces in Bulgarian Renaissance houses, with their fine interior, handcraft workshops and cafés. The travelers of today describe it as the most beautiful Bulgarian town. Now the town of Veliko Turnovo is an administrative, economical and cultural center. The audiovisual performance "Sound and Light" held against the back drop of Tsarevets Fortress are a major attraction for visitors to the town.

Now you too can enjoy this experience when you visit this tranquil town during the day and a carnival town at night. When you stay at the Tsarevets Hotel you are of course only located a stones throw away from all this.

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