Place to visit
Old School, Tryavna, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Old School, Tryavna is a museum in Bulgaria (Старото школо) (Veliko Tarnovo). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Bulgaria · Museums and art
- Local name
- Старото школо
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 169 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.86639, 25.4898
What it is and where
Old School, Tryavna is a museum in Bulgaria (Старото школо) (Veliko Tarnovo). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Veliko Tarnovo, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.86639, 25.4898; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Old School, Tryavna is May to October.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Clock Tower of TryavnaClock Tower of Tryavna, Bulgaria32 m
- Saint Michael churchChurch in Tryavna, Bulgaria51 m
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path8.2 km
- Bacho Kiro CaveCave in Bulgaria10 km
- Dryanovo MonasteryMonastery in Bulgaria10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Museums and art
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
- National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria: archaeological museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- National Historical Museum, Bulgaria: museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- National Art Gallery, Bulgaria: art museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Durankulak: archaeological site in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Old School, Tryavna?
It is a museum in Bulgaria (Старото школо in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Old School, Tryavna?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Old School, Tryavna?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 169 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Clock Tower of Tryavna, Saint Michael church, E3 European long distance path. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places to see in and around Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria: Tsarevets, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Bacho Kiro Cave. Best time: May to October.
- Museums and art76 places for museums and art in Bulgaria, from Boyana Church to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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