Veliko Tarnovo - the old Bulgarian capital
Situated in the valley of the river Yantra, at a distance of 241 km from the capital Sofia and 107 km from the town of Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo is a town with very rich history. It was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire for 167 years, and has long traditions in the culture of Bulgaria. The city is divided into an old and new parts. The most significant monument of culture in Veliko ...