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The old capital of Bulgaria is the only town that received credit for its innovatory approach in dealing with issues arising from its participation in the contest. The Ministry of Culture published on its site the report of the international jury which praises Veliko Tarnovo very high.

The choice of the themes of ‘happiness’ and ‘prosperity’ incorporated in Veliko Tarnovo’s slogan ‘We Create Happiness’ pleased the jury. The notions of ‘happiness’ and ‘prosperity’ are more and more present on Europe’s agenda. The jury also rated very high the clarity and enthusiasm of the town’s presentation on subjects such as the ever increasing number of tourists and different strategic aspects of the town’s development. The report said that dealing with issues that have to do with cultural aspects through change in the way of conduct is innovative and fresh attitude.

The judges appreciated the participation of foreign citizens, that are currently living in Veliko Tarnovo, as a sign of the European dimensions of the town. The future plans laid out in the applying form show Veliko Tarnovo’s depth of vision, said the report.

This is the second visit of ATOM Theatre in Veliko Tarnovo. The gifted duo of Stefaniya Georgieva and Hristo Takov will present their new Project CARNEM

CHOREOGRAPHY – Stefaniya Georgieva and Hristo Takov
DANCERS – Stefania Stoyanova and Michelandzhelo Lanuza
MUSIC – Hristo Takov Continue Reading

479,471 visited the museums and various cultural sites in Veliko Tarnovo in 2013, according to statistics of the Regional Museum of History. This marks a 44.8% increase in tourist numbers compared to 2012.

Veliko Tarnovo continues to be a leading town in Bulgaria for cultural tourism, with steady trend of growing interest in the cultural and historical heritage.

Traditionally, the most visited site in the old capital remain the Tsarevets Fortress, which has been visited by 243,230 people in 2013.

Among the other most visited museum objects in Veliko Tarnovo are the churches in the Asenov Quarter – St. Peter and Paul, St 40 martyrs, St. Dimitar and St George, who were visited by 28 999 tourists last year.

The number of foreign tourists has increased by 9 125 in 2013, which makes a total of 140,471 people. There is a notable increase in visitors from Russia, Romania and Germany. Veliko Tarnovo has also welcomed guests from the US, Canada, Japan and China.

Inns (han from Turkish) hold a special place in the architectural appearance and economic life of Old Tarnovo. In the distant past, besides for accommodation of passengers, they served as warehouses for expensive manufactured goods and workshops of craftsmen. Some of them had cafes, too.

By the middle of 19th century,  inns gradually began to dominate over other civil structures, demonstrating the wealth of their owners. They are no longer wooden and unstable buildings without special architectural value, rather shaping up as massive buildings with wrought-iron doors, windows and shutters, and richly decorated façades. Continue Reading