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(ul Patriarh Evtimii) Across the river, enclosed by a high wall, is Târnovo's oldest church,
the beautifully proportioned Church of Sveti Dimitâr. Built in the so-called Târnovo style,
it was named after St Dimitrios, patron saint of Thessaloniki (Greece). During its 1185
consecration, Tsars Asen and Petâr proclaimed an uprising against Byzantine rule, which
would create the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396).
It's often closed, but the Church of Sveti Petar & Pavel's caretaker can open it on re-
quest.
CHURCH
Church of Sveti Georgi
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( 620 481; ul Patriarh Evtimii; admission 4 lv; by arrangement) This church, prob-
ably built in 1612 on medieval church ruins, was destroyed by Ottoman invaders, but re-
stored during their rule in the early 18th century. It boats impressive murals inside. The
Tsarevets Fortress ticket office arranges visits.
Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa
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( 9am-5pm) Notable frescoes are the main draw at the Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa, the
town's main cathedral. Located just off ul Ivan Vazov, the church's large green neo-Byz-
antine domes distinguish it on the old town's skyline.
CHURCH
ART GALLERY
State Art Museum
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(Asenovtsi Park; adult/student 4/2 lv, Thu free; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun) Dramatically situ-
ated in a tight bend of the Yantra River, the State Art Museum contains paintings of Ve-
liko Târnovo and the region by numerous artists. The 2nd floor exhibits more artworks,
mostly on permanent loan from galleries in Silistra, Dobrich and Ruse. Guided tours
(English and French) are available for about 5 lv extra per person; entry's free on
Thursdays.
Up in Varosha, visit the 1879 Church of Sveti Nikolai Offline map Google map (ul
Vâstanicheska; 9am-5pm) . After, follow the steps on the left (western) side, and turn
left along ul Kiril i Metodii to the Sveti Kiril & Metodii Church Offline map Google map (
9am-5pm) , which has an elegant tower.
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