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After the Bulgarian Rebellion and the establishment of the Second Bulgarian Empire with its capital in Veliko Tarnovo, the fortress became the most important one in Bulgaria, often compared with Rome and Constantinople in magnificence.
One of Bulgaria’s most beloved heritage sites, Tsarevets Castle in the city of Veliko Tarnovo is a reconstructed medieval fortress complex and was the centre of the Second Bulgarian Empire, which ruled the region from the 12th to 14th centuries AD.
Tsarevets is a hill in Veliko Tarnovo, as well as a fortress of the same name in medieval Tarnovgrad. It is located near the old town of Veliko Tarnovo. It was the main Bulgarian fortress during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185 – 1396), when Tarnovo was the capital of the kingdom.
Perched atop a picturesque hill overlooking the Yantra River in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, the majestic Tsarevets Fortress stands as a testament to the power and glory of the Second Bulgarian Empire. This sprawling medieval castle complex served as the capital and stronghold of the Bulgarian tsars from 1185 to 1393, playing a pivotal role in ...
The inescapable symbol of Veliko Târnovo, this reconstructed fortress dominates the skyline and is one of Bulgaria’s most beloved monuments. The former seat of the medieval tsars, it hosts the remains of more than 400 houses, 18 churches, the royal palace, an execution rock and more.
While visiting Bucharest, Romania, we couldn't resist a quick day-trip to Tsarevets Fortress. It is a medieval stronghold located high on a hill in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. The partially reconstructed fortress complex is very impressive. The fortress was once the headquarters of the Bulgarian military forces and was later the royal ...
There is no doubt that the first place you should visit in Veliko Tarnovo is the Tsarevets fortress. It was once the most important fortification of legendary Tarnovgrad – the capital of the Second Bulgarian state.
Veliko Tarnovo, originally Tarnovgrad (Търновград), grew quickly to become the strongest Bulgarian fortification and most prosperous city during the second half of the High and the Late Middle Ages and also most important political, economic, cultural and religious centre of the empire.
Ancient Tsarverets Castle on the top of the hill in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, still dominates the landscape with its massive walls and mighty towers.
It served as the main Bulgarian fortress during the Second Bulgarian Empire from 1185 to 1396 when Tarnovo was the capital of the Bulgarian kingdom. This hill plays a pivotal role in Bulgarian history and culture. In antiquity, it served as a fortified stronghold and castle for Bulgarian rulers.