- Veliko Tarnovo - Discover the medieval fortress Tsarevets - The upsurge of Veliko Tarnovo is related to the period of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185
- 1393). In 1185, the town was declared the capital of the restored Bulgarian State by the brothers Asen and Petar, who declared the end of the Byzantine dominion, which continued for 167 years. After its selection to be a capital, the town developed fast, as within the period 12th
- 14th century it was the most unconquerable Bulgarian fortress, as well as the cultural and intellectual center of Bulgaria.
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Embark on a day trip into the depths of Bulgaria’s rural areas to one of its most important cultural landmarks.
Tsarevets, the medieval fort standing on a peak of the same name, is cradled by the Yantra River on three sides. Archaeological digs have unearthed evidence that the fortress dates back over 5,000 years.
Bozhentsi village, one of Bulgaria’s most attractive architectural preserves, is situated 15 kilometers east of Gabrovo. The village’s public buildings and preserved houses never fail to impress.
The Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Etar, an outdoor museum established in 1964, showcases the architecture and lifestyle in Gabrovo and its surroundings during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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