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Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is the historical and spiritual capital of Bulgaria.

Type City

Why go

  • City in north central Bulgaria.
  • Served by Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport (GOZ).

History

Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is the historical and spiritual capital of Bulgaria.

Restaurants & places to go

Калоянова крепост
Restaurant · restaurant · Арбанаси, 5029 · kaloianovakrepost.com
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 17 Магистрална, Велико Търново, 5002 · mcdonalds.bg
Indoor
Вкусна храна в центъра
Burger, Tea, Coffee Shop, Beef Bowl, Pizza, Chicken, Arab, Italian Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:30-00:30; Fr-Sa 07:30-02:30 Features: vegan… · fb.me
Indoor
GO Grill
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · gogrill.bg
Indoor
Casa di Bianco
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1 пл. Майка България · restorant-bianco.com
Indoor
Щастливеца
International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · shtastliveca.com
Indoor
Темпо
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · pizzatempo.bg
Indoor
Иван Асен
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · ivan-asen.com
Indoor

111 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport (GOZ) 10 km to the centre
Gorna Oryahovitsa, 04, BG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Alfa-Metal Airfield 27 km to the centre
Gabrovo, 07, BG
Outdoor
Byala Airfield 43 km to the centre
Byala, 18, BG
Outdoor
Lozen Airstrip 31 km to the centre
Lozen, 04, BG
Outdoor
Maslarevo Airstrip 39 km to the centre
Maslarevo, 04, BG
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport (GOZ); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Veliko Tarnovo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

HillView Veliko Tarnovo - Off-road tours, city tours and rentals
Sightseeing