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Arbanasi is located several kilometers away from the town of Veliko Turnovo. The village is situated on a plateau, which gives astounding view of Veliko Turnovo and the historic sites nearby.
A visitor can enjoy tons of activities in Arbanasi, varying from peaceful and lazy rest to exploring the historic attraction and the Bulgarian traditions. A number of churches and impressive monasteries are also located in the region.
The village combines Bulgarian traditions with luxury and modern tourism attractions. Among the hotel complexes and large restaurants, you can find tiny taverns serving typical Bulgarian cuisine.
Arbanasi was found in the 15th-16th centuries. Bulgarians from other parts of the country resettled there. Locals developed a number of crafts and goldsmiths from the region traded their works in the Ottoman Empire and other parts of Europe.
Local craftsmen became wealthy and built large, ornate houses. In the 18th century, however, the village was nearly destroyed. Little of Arbanasi’s old-time splendor has been preserved till present.
Attractions in the village include among many others a number of churches and monasteries. All of them have long, on instances sad, history. Among these are the churches Rozhdestvo Hristovo from the 16th century, Archangels Mihail and Gavrail from the 17th century and the monasteries St. Nikola and St. Bogoroditsa (the Virgin Mary).
The unique houses from the 17th and 18th centuries have turned the village into an architecture preserve. All of them have been renovated, yet kept their authentic look. Some of the most famous houses include Kandilarova, Hadzhipanaiotova, Lecheva and the house of Ilarion Dragostinov.
Some of the houses appear as safe as fortresses with their stone gateways, guard’s posts, hiding-places and secret stairways. The village prospered during uncertain times, which explains all the fortifications.
Arbanasi’s fountains are also well-known. Some of the must-sees are Kokonska and Pazarska Cheshma.
In case you have finished exploring Arbanasi, visit Veliko Turnovo for another portion of historic sites. Once you have seen all the beauty of the old town, return to Arbanasi for a peaceful rest in traditional surroundings. Hotels, private houses and villas all offer accommodation.
A visitor can enjoy tons of activities in Arbanasi, varying from peaceful and lazy rest to exploring the historic attraction and the Bulgarian traditions. A number of churches and impressive monasteries are also located in the region.
The village combines Bulgarian traditions with luxury and modern tourism attractions. Among the hotel complexes and large restaurants, you can find tiny taverns serving typical Bulgarian cuisine.
Arbanasi was found in the 15th-16th centuries. Bulgarians from other parts of the country resettled there. Locals developed a number of crafts and goldsmiths from the region traded their works in the Ottoman Empire and other parts of Europe.
Local craftsmen became wealthy and built large, ornate houses. In the 18th century, however, the village was nearly destroyed. Little of Arbanasi’s old-time splendor has been preserved till present.
Attractions in the village include among many others a number of churches and monasteries. All of them have long, on instances sad, history. Among these are the churches Rozhdestvo Hristovo from the 16th century, Archangels Mihail and Gavrail from the 17th century and the monasteries St. Nikola and St. Bogoroditsa (the Virgin Mary).
The unique houses from the 17th and 18th centuries have turned the village into an architecture preserve. All of them have been renovated, yet kept their authentic look. Some of the most famous houses include Kandilarova, Hadzhipanaiotova, Lecheva and the house of Ilarion Dragostinov.
Some of the houses appear as safe as fortresses with their stone gateways, guard’s posts, hiding-places and secret stairways. The village prospered during uncertain times, which explains all the fortifications.
Arbanasi’s fountains are also well-known. Some of the must-sees are Kokonska and Pazarska Cheshma.
In case you have finished exploring Arbanasi, visit Veliko Turnovo for another portion of historic sites. Once you have seen all the beauty of the old town, return to Arbanasi for a peaceful rest in traditional surroundings. Hotels, private houses and villas all offer accommodation.
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