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Veliko Turnovo Art Gallery

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:00 +0200

Veliko Turnovo’s art gallery Boris Denev is one of the richest in the country. It is also one of the oldest state-owned galleries in Bulgaria. The gallery opened doors in 1934. It preserves the works of famous Bulgarian painters and traces the evolution of art in the country. Works have been divided in three sections, namely painting, black and white drawings and sculptures. The exhibition area is 850 sq m and the total number of artworks displayed in the halls is 5530. Visitors can enjoy the paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-Maistora, Boris Denev and Nikola Tanev. The first museum floor houses the collection Veliko Turnovo through the eyes of the artist. The collection is renewed periodically. The second floor is used for other paintings and visiting exhibitions. Veliko Turnovo’s art gallery is situated in the very heart of the city and reveals...

Samovodska Charshia

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0200

Samovodska Charshia (Samovod marketplace) is situated in the very heart of Veliko Turnovo and still preserves the spirit and traditions of the Bulgarian revival period. The market appeared during the second half of the 19th century when Turnovo started expanding. The town’s small cobblestone streets turned into Turnovo’s center. On Fridays, residents of the nearby villages came to Turnovo to present and sell their production. They started opening small shops and moving their activities to the town. Today, the ethnographic complex has turned into one of Veliko Turnovo’s biggest tourism landmarks. Samovodska Charshia will take you back in time with its narrow streets and small shops. Visiting Samovodska Charshia will give you the chance to taste freshly baked buns and to examine the manner in which these are prepared. Craftsmen work in their small...

Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno Cathedral

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0200

One of the most magnificent buildings in Bulgaria’s Veliko Turnovo is Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno cathedral. The cathedral stands high on a small square in the old part of town. Famous Bulgarian constructor Kolio Ficheto worked on the cathedral from 1842 to 1844. All funds for the construction were donated. The elliptical windows are probably the most beautiful part of the cathedral. Apart from the impressive exterior architecture, the church features unique interior. The vaults are constructed of bricks and mortar. Two lines of capitals bring symmetry to the interior. Apart from the main entrance, the Turnovo cathedral has two other entrances positioned symmetrically on both sides. The church lacks a bell tower. A tower rises 30 m away from it. Veliko Turnovo’s cathedral has interesting history. A mass was held there after the arrival of Russian troops in...

Iantra River

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:52:00 +0300

If you are wondering where to spend your vacation, here is one quite unusual suggestion, which you might nevertheless enjoy. We present you with tourism opportunities involving the banks of Iantra River. Iantra is situated in northern Bulgaria and is probably one of the most beautiful rivers in the country. It springs from the northern slopes of Stara Planina at an altitude of 1340 m. The river’s trip lasts 285 km, after which it flows in the Danube near the village of Krivina. It is the third biggest Danube tributary in Bulgaria after Iskur and Osum. Iantra’s biggest tributary is Rositsa River. Following the river, you will visit a number of beautiful Bulgarian towns and will explore the majestic Stara Planina. Gabrovo is one of the towns, through which Iantra passes. There, you will see one of a kind monument constructed in the river itself. The statue...

Tsarevets Fortress

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:18:00 +0300

Tsarevets hill in the town of Veliko Turnovo was the main fortification of the old capital. Now it treasures the restored remains of the old fortress. The fortress was built over the ruins of ancient settlements, the oldest one dating back to the 4th millennium BC. In the early middle ages, the region hosted the main town of the Roman district Lower Moesia. In the 9th century, the ruins were used as the foundation for the building of the Bulgarian fortress. Today, visitors can see the remains of the upper town citadel, where the king’s palace was positioned. It had its throne hall, patriarchate and patriarch’s residence. An architecture museum is set on the hill. Well informed guides can walk you among the ruins and tell you more about Bulgarian history. If you decide to stay in Veliko Turnovo over night, you could be lucky to enjoy the magnificent sound...

Veliko Turnovo History Museum

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:22:00 +0200

The Veliko Turnovo regional history museum has been existing for the past 137 years, making it one of the oldest and biggest museums in Bulgaria. It was created in 1871. The first collection was displayed in 1914 and apart from the other artifacts, it included discoveries from St. 40 Martyrs church. In 1945, the museum was named a state institution. Today, the museum features several building that house various exhibitions. It protects over 200 000 exhibition items. Some valuable archaeological discoveries have been placed in the archaeology museum on 1 Suedinenie square. The collection named Turnovgrad, Bulgarian Capital from the 12th to the 14th Centuries holds the most interesting items. Several archaeology museum halls present monuments that shed light on the history and the culture of the Veliko Turnovo region. The biggest Bulgarian collection of clay dishes is displayed...

Trapezitsa Fortress

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:11:00 +0200

Trapezitsa is the second most important fortification in the old Bulgarian capital of Turnovo. Its name means either trabeza (table) or derives from the word trapezium, giving an idea of its shape. Being a part of the capital, Trapezitsa hosted many beautiful buildings and churches. The main Christian buildings of Turnovo, as well as the patriarch’s residence were kept behind the thick fortress walls. During excavation works in the beginning of the 20th century, archaeologists discovered the remains of at least 17 churches, each of them a beautifully decorated and playing role in Bulgarian history. The relics of St. Ivan of Rila were treasured for several centuries in one of the Trapezitsa churches before they were moved to the Rila Monastery. Evidence shows that Trapezitsa hosted the residences of rich and noble Bulgarians. They lived in spacious buildings with...

Veliko Turnovo

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:09:00 +0200

Veliko Turnovo is one of the most remarkable towns in Bulgaria. If you want to experience the magnificence of past historic developments, Veliko Turnovo is the place to go. The town acted as capital during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom from 1186 to 1393. During these centuries, Veliko Turnovo was considered one of the most outstanding cities in this part of Europe. Fortress remains, traditional houses positioned on the hills and bridges create Veliko Turnovo’s beauty and authentic looks. Everything in this town, located in the central part of Bulgaria on the bank of Yantra River, speaks of ancient times. New buildings and modernity managed to merge with the traditional in Veliko Turnovo. If you decide to visit the town, make sure to explore several places. Architecture-museum preserve Tsarevets is located on a hill carrying the same name. The hill hosts the...