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Veliko Tarnovo will proudly and solemnly celebrate the Independence of Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo is the heart of Bulgaria’s Independence Day celebrations on September 22.

The city will proudly mark the 116th anniversary of this historic event with a rich program of entertainment in Veliko Tarnovo. The festivities peak on September 21 and 22 but continue until September 27. A highlight of the celebration is the “Night of the Samovodskа Charshiya and Crafts Festival,” running from September 18 to 23. This festival transforms the iconic craft street into a lively arena. Offering over 30 events and more than 80 artisans showcasing traditional techniques.

September 18, 2024 by radostinag

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Veliko Tarnovo celebrates its holiday on March 22 with a procession, concerts and a large-scale exhibition

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, Veliko Tarnovo will celebrate its holiday – March 22. The Day of the Old Capital marks the memorable victory of Tsar Ivan Asen II in the battle of Klokotnitsa and the subsequent rise of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The colorful festive program includes ceremonial rituals, a big city procession, concerts, a solemn session, opening of a large exhibition, as well as a screening of the audio-visual show “Tsarevgrad Tarnov – sound and light”, combined with spectacular fireworks.

March 16, 2022 by Maria Boyanova

The Veliko Tarnovo region has entered the green zone for COVID-19

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Tsarevets and Trapezitsa amongst the nominated for the “Wonders of the Decade”

Tsarevets and Trapezitsa are included in the competition for favourite cultural and historical destinations “Wonders of the Decade”. The ranking started on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the largest national campaign for the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of historical tourism – Wonders of Bulgaria. It presents 20 sites that have become favourite destinations of tourists. After the vote, the winners in the Top 10 will be determined.

December 16, 2020 by Zlatina Dimova

An attractive spectacle in front of Tsarevets recreates the great uprising of Peter and Assen

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An attractive spectacle in front of Tsarevets recreates the great uprising of Peter and Asen

An attractive spectacle in front of the Tsarevets fortress will take us back in time to the 12th century and in particular – the glorious 1185. The theatrical historical reconstruction will recreate the uprising of the boyar brothers Peter and Asen, which led to the rejection of the Byzantine empire and the restoration of the Bulgarian kingdom. The stage of the event will be Tsar Asen I Square in front of the Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Tarnovo.

October 22, 2020 by Zlatina Dimova

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Autumn Festival at the Samovodska Charshia from October 24th to 26th

From October 24th to 26th, 2020, an autumn festival will conquer the Samovodska Charshia in Veliko Tarnovo. In the days around St. Dimitar’s Day, the Crafts Street will be painted with a colourful palette of tones, aromas and will delight with its autumn cosiness.

October 8, 2020 by Zlatina Dimova

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