On Lazarov Day, April 27, Saturday, little lazarky from the folklore formations of the Municipal Children’s Complex will demonstrate the custom of Lazaruvane from 10 a.m. at the Samovodska charshia. The celebration continues on the Vladish bridge. From there, the little girls will throw their flower wreaths into the Yantra River, calling for health and love.
From April 1, 2024, the objects and expositions of the Regional History Museum-Veliko Tarnovo have new working hours for the active tourist season. Architectural-museum reserve “Tsarevets” welcomes visitors every day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closes at 20:00. Museum “Patriarchal Church of the Holy Ascension” is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Here are the working hours of the other museum sites:
“Trapezitsa” architectural-museum reserve welcomes visitors every day from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It closes at 7:00 p.m.
Archaeological Reserve “Nikopolis ad Istrum” welcomes visitors every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closes at 6:00 p.m.
If you are wondering what to do this weekend here is our suggestion of things to do in Veliko Tarnovo region.
The festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the central square, when the traditional competition for the “Best Horse” will start. Before that, the horses will parade through the streets of the village.)The mayor Vanya Andreeva announced that the jockeys of KKS “KaloyanNUM0” will ride them. The presenters will announce the sports results of the club during their presentation for the past year. And a committee will honor the traditionally best horse and its runners-up. To add to the mood of the residents and guests of the architectural complex, representatives of DUFA “Bulgarche” from V. Tarnovo are also invited.
On March 16, 2024, the next XIII international “Trabant Fest – Veliko Tarnovo 2024” will be held. The organizers from the local club invite residents of Veliko Tarnovo and guests of the city to the fun. The Trabant Fest in the old capital is traditionally the first of the year among similar festivals in the country. That is why the largest number of participants and audiences usually gather here. Don’t miss this unique entertainment in Veliko Tarnovo.
The Municipality of Elena organizes a holiday on March 17, Sirni zagovezni. On this day asking for forgiveness, masking, and lighting fires will come alive in Elena. We will fill the tables with pies, cheese, eggs, halva, yogurt, baked apples, and traditional breads. And because this is happening on the eve of the longest and strictest fast, Easter. There will be songs and dances from young and old.
After the amazing pies for St. Charalampius. Which residents and guests of Elena will enjoy not only as spectators, but also as tasters. This time, contestants will prepare the most masterful cheese pies for the competition. The aim of the organizers is mainly for children and young people to touch Bulgarian traditions. And to understand the meaning of forgiveness, respect for the elderly, the purifying power of fire, the importance of Christian fasting.