Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The area around the Central Mountains is ideal for hiking, climbing, caving, horseback
riding and other outdoor activities in its mountain ranges: the Stara Planina and the Sredna
Gora, sprawling just to the southeast. The lowlands are famous too for the Valley of
Roses, near Kazanlâk, an important producer of rose oil.
Most impressive, however, is Veliko Târnovo, once capital of the Bulgarian tsars. Built
into steep hills and bisected by a river, its fortress is among Europe's most impressive.
Târnovo's exuberant existence as a university town translates into fine dining and fun
nightlife.
When to Go
May-Jun
Experience the Kazanlâk Rose Festival and Koprivshtitsa's 1877 uprising re-en-
actment.
Aug-Sep
Escape the heat in cooler climes, while hiking the Stara Planina.
Oct
Enjoy Veliko Târnovo's Sound & Light Show under clear skies, along with nightlife.
Best Places to Eat
»Han Hadji Nikoli (
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»Hotel-Mehana Gurko (
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)
»Minaliat Vek Restauran (
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)
»Pri Hadjiyata (
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)
