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Sorrounded by mountain and this make it an hot spot for
tourist.
The heart of Veliko Turnovo started pulsing about 13th century BC when the first Thracians settled here.
Nowadays the town, rich in historical and cultural heritage, picturesque and panoramic views, leaves the tourists life-long
fascinated and touched by its beauty.
Veliko Turnovo was founded at the foot of the North Balkan Range and centuries
later spread on four hills Tzarevetz, Trapezitsa, Sveta Gora and Momina Krepost. The meanders of the river Yantra were used
as natural protection from enemies and the medieval town was additionally supported by fortified walls. After the successful
uprising against Byzantine domination organized and led by two brothers Asen and Petar in 1185, Veliko Turnovo became the
capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. For two centuries the town developed quickly and became a significant centre of
culture, politics, economy and religion. During that period literature, art and crafts thrived and remarkable architectural
monuments were created.
Tzarevetz The remains of the fortress, named after the hill, are now a major tourist
attraction. The royal palace and the Patriarchal church were surrounded by separate fortified walls. During XII-XIV century
all important institutions were concentrated on Tzarevetz. When the town fell under Ottoman yoke (with the help of a traitor,
as it is believed) the palace and the church were burnt to the ground. Now the fortress stone walls and the three main gates
are restored and many precious remnants of the period were found.
Trapezitsa The nobility comprised the major part
of the inhabitants. Those were rich families with their own family churches. Seventeen churches have been discovered so far
by archeologists. Now you can visit the famous St. Dimitar church built at the foot of the hill where the uprising against
Byzantine domination was declared in 1185. It probably was the royal church until 1230 when the St. Forty Martyrs church was
built.
Sveta Gora The place was a famous religious centre with a lot of churches and monasteries where all the
national festivals were carried out. Moreover, Turnovo School of Literature and Turnovo School of Art were located there.
Nowadays it is again a centre of culture famous for its well-known university - Veliko Turnovo University St. Cyril and St.
Methodius.
Momina Krepost was a separate fortress inhabited by the poorest people. Many traces of the period have
been found by archeologists remnants of fortress walls, gates, towers, buildings, coins and different everyday
objects.
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