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Veliko Târnovo
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The unquestioned highlight of Bulgaria's central heartland, the grand old city of the
tsars - Bulgaria's capital in medieval times - offers a mix of antiquity, boutique bliss
and nightlife. This university town, set high above the ribboning Yantra River, is popular
with visitors both local and foreign, who marvel at the oddly endearing 'Sound and Light
Show' held nightly at the impressive Tsarevets Fortress (
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, a still-robust medi-
eval citadel. It's also a great base for local hikes.
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