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Aerial view of Tsarevets Fortress on a hill above the Yantra River in Veliko Tarnovo
Culture

Veliko Tarnovo: Bulgaria's Medieval Capital and Its Living Heritage

Veliko Tarnovo, once the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, offers a rich cultural journey through medieval fortresses, revival architecture and artisan traditions.
View of Tsarevets Fortress on a hill over the Yantra River in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Travel

Veliko Tarnovo: A Guide to Bulgaria's Medieval Capital

Discover the history, hilltop fortress, and charming old town of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's former royal capital.
Medieval stone fortress on a rocky ridge above a river valley in Bulgaria
Travel

Asen's Fortress: A Guide to Bulgaria's Medieval Cliff-Top Stronghold

Perched on a rocky ridge above the Asenitsa River, Asen's Fortress offers dramatic views of the Rhodope Mountains and a remarkably preserved medieval church.
Rock relief of a horseman and lion carved on a cliff face in Bulgaria
Travel

Madara Rider: Bulgaria's mysterious rock relief carved into a cliff

Discover the Madara Rider, a unique medieval rock carving in northeastern Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's what to know before you go.