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Self-guided Tour in Tsarevets Fortress

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Handy and personalized E-guide for Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo which is one of the best Bulgarian sights to explore. Take it with you on your phone with all the information a personal guide could tell you. Possible to be used on your mobile device as many times as you like.
  • Safety & Security at your own pace individually
  • Personalized E-guide
  • Ticket for entry (10 BGN leva)
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Tsar Asen Square, 5000 Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria The starting point of the product

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Tsar Asen Square, 5000 Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria The starting point of the product

  • Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    Dating to the 12th century, this strategic fortress is one of two highly fortified hills (Trapezitza being the other) that protected Bulgarian rulers living on the site in the tsar’s palace. Explore the historical monument and enjoy the city views from the front steps. Tsarevets Museum is located on Tsarevets Hill, which has been settled since time immemorial due to its strategic location. Thracians and Romans has used the location for defensive reasons, however, Byzantines built the first fortress here between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. The fortress was rebuilt and fortified by the Slavs and Bulgars between the 8th and 10th centuries, and again by the Byzantines in the early 12th century. When Tarnovgrad became the Second Bulgarian Empire’s capital, the fortress was truly magnificent, but with the Turkish invasion in 1393, it was sacked and destroyed.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Jacques B
08 Sep 2021
La forteresse de Tsarevets est l’attraction principale de Veliko Tarnovo. On la voit depuis presque toutes les entrées de la ville. En plus des vestiges du complexe fortifié reconstruit et de la promenade elle offre une vue splendide sur Veliko Tarnovo et les méandres de la rivière. Au sommet, l’église est orné de fresque moderne qui ne sont pas inintéressantes.
Mastermind75
28 Oct 2019
I visited the fortress after a few days in Veliko Tarnovo, and it is one of the most interesting historical sites I have visited in Bulgaria, it was the main fortress and stronghold during the second Bulgarian Empire, the paintings inside the main church are quite interesting, also there is a light and sound show which is sporadically organized and if you happen to be in Veliko you definitely must watch it, very very cool! This is one attraction you cannot miss if you visit Veliko Tarnovo!
trvlfam1
23 Sep 2019
There was lots of road construction at the entrance, so we needed to walk quite a way to visit the fort. I’m so glad we did. The grounds were full of historical and ancient ruins, there is so much to see. The grounds were well maintained. It was not crowded at all the day we visited. There are bathrooms on site free of charge. The paths are cobblestone so I am not sure how strollers or wheelchairs would roll comfortably. Be sure to walk to the far left corner of the fort to see where the executions were conducted. Very interesting story but I won’t ruin it for you.
This tour in Veliko Tarnovo is organized by Visit Bulgaria On

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