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Things to see in Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria): 18 places and when to go
Veliko Tarnovo is a town in Bulgaria with around 53,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), History (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Tsarevets, Nicopolis ad Istrum and Bacho Kiro Cave. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 43.0862, 25.6555
- Population
- About 53,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (7) · History (5) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 162 km as the crow flies
What to see in Veliko Tarnovo
The places in and around Veliko Tarnovo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- TsarevetsMedieval stronghold in northern Bulgaria503 m
- Nicopolis ad IstrumAncient Roman city in Bulgaria15 km
- Bacho Kiro CaveCave in Bulgaria24 km
- Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Veliko TarnovoChurch in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria491 m
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path22 km
- TrapezitsaHistory765 m
- Dryanovo MonasteryMonastery in Bulgaria24 km
- Transfiguration Monastery, BulgariaMonastery in Bulgaria5.2 km
- DevingradMedieval Fortress643 m
- Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Veliko TarnovoChurch in Bulgaria615 m
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Veliko TarnovoChurch in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria407 m
- Kilifarevo MonasteryTemples15 km
- Saint Michael churchChurch in Tryavna, Bulgaria28 km
- DaskalolivnitsaThe first grade school in Bulgaria25 km
- House museum Hilarion of MakariopolisMuseum in Elena25 km
- Old School, TryavnaMuseum in Bulgaria28 km
- Clock Tower of TryavnaClock Tower of Tryavna, Bulgaria28 km
- Mini Bulgaria ParkWith kids765 m
When to go to Veliko Tarnovo
The best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. In May, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Veliko Tarnovo
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 162 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sliven18 places71 km
- Stara Zagora6 places74 km
- Lovech6 places76 km
- Ruse, Bulgaria11 places89 km
- Shumen11 places105 km
- Plovdiv25 places127 km
And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Veliko Tarnovo?
The best known: Tsarevets, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Bacho Kiro Cave, Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Veliko Tarnovo, E3 European long distance path. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Veliko Tarnovo?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Veliko Tarnovo?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Veliko Tarnovo as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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