Self-guided Tour in Tsarevets Fortress | 2 hours to 5 hours

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Self-guided Tour in Tsarevets Fortress
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Arabic, German, Greek, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish
  • Safety & Security at your own pace individually
  • Personalized E-guide
  • Ticket for entry (10 BGN leva)

Overview

Handy and personalized E-guide for Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo which is one of the best Bulgarian sights to explore. Take it with you on your phone with all the information a personal guide could tell you. Possible to be used on your mobile device as many times as you like.

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  • Tsarevets

    Dating to the 12th century, this strategic fortress is one of two highly fortified hills (Trapezitza being the other) that protected Bulgarian rulers living on the site in the tsar’s palace. Explore the historical monument and enjoy the city views from the front steps. Tsarevets Museum is located on Tsarevets Hill, which has been settled since time immemorial due to its strategic location. Thracians and Romans has used the location for defensive reasons, however, Byzantines built the first fortress here between the 5th and 7th centuries AD. The fortress was rebuilt and fortified by the Slavs and Bulgars between the 8th and 10th centuries, and again by the Byzantines in the early 12th century. When Tarnovgrad became the Second Bulgarian Empire’s capital, the fortress was truly magnificent, but with the Turkish invasion in 1393, it was sacked and destroyed.

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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One of ghe best sights in Bulgaria

Published on Jan, 2025

Wonderful to visit in the winter too. So beautiful with the snow. Great eguide with all the information the physical guides explain. Strongly recommend it.

Tsarevets is a must!

Published on Aug, 2023

Wonderful self-guided tour with all the guides notes. Very flexible and cost effective. Nice way to experience this great sight.

When visiting Tsarevets use this e-guide

Published on Jun, 2023

We are happy that we chose this product among others. Super insightful guides notes as if you have a real, physical guide with you. Very happy with this and it's so cheap.

Best attraction in Veliko Tarnovo, lots of history in one place!

Published on Oct, 2019

I visited the fortress after a few days in Veliko Tarnovo, and it is one of the most interesting historical sites I have visited in Bulgaria, it was the main fortress and stronghold during the second Bulgarian Empire, the paintings inside the main church are quite interesting, also there is a light and sound show which is sporadically organized and if you happen to be in Veliko you definitely must watch it, very very cool! This is one attraction you cannot miss if you visit Veliko Tarnovo!

Large fort, lots of great history. Must see

Published on Sep, 2019

There was lots of road construction at the entrance, so we needed to walk quite a way to visit the fort. I’m so glad we did. The grounds were full of historical and ancient ruins, there is so much to see. The grounds were well maintained. It was not crowded at all the day we visited. There are bathrooms on site free of charge. The paths are cobblestone so I am not sure how strollers or wheelchairs would roll comfortably. Be sure to walk to the far left corner of the fort to see where the executions were conducted. Very interesting story but I won’t ruin it for you.

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