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Dryanovo Monastery
Dryanovo Monastery is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley, in Bulgarka Nature Park. It was founded in the 12th century, during the Second Bulgarian Empire and is called Archangel Michael. The Ottomans burned the monstery down twice. Luckily local craftsman restored to its current situation in 1845. Drayanovo Monastery’s History…
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Preobrajenski Monastery
“The Transfiguration Monastery” Preobrajenski Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located in the Dervent gorge of the River Yantra. It is thought that the monastery was founded in the 11th century AD. The cross-shaped church features icons and frescoes which were painted by Sahari Zograf who worked in the monastery between 1849 and 1851. Among…
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Kapinovski Monastery, Kapinovo
Saint Nikola the Miracle Worker Kapinovski Monastery, Kapinovo nestles in the forest and close to river pools and waterfalls. This monastery is a beautiful example of a Bulgarian village monastery. Craftsman originally constructed in 1272 according to the foundation stone in the cornice above the altar. The History of the Monastery Sadly, the monastery has…
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St. Peter and Paul Monastery
St. Peter and Paul Monastery, Lyaskovets is situated on the highest hill in the area over-looking the village of Dragizhevo. It is one of the smallest but also one of the best maintained. It perches high on the rocks of the Arbanasi plateau and this explains why, through history, it has remained largely untouched. Today it…
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Nativity Church, Arbanasi
The stone and wood exterior of the Nativity Church is very humble, but once inside you will be amazed. This church is a UNESCO designated structure full of 17th century frescoes. Sometimes you may have the pleasure of hearing a small choir. Guides can be booked on entry and they will explain the beautiful murals…
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Kostantsaliev’s House, Arbanasi
Kostantsaliev’s House is a two storey 16th century merchant house is a reflection of the Ottoman days. There are simple rooms with large seating areas full of pillows. There are some really interesting things to see, such as the locking system on the trunks, door locking mechanisms, and the security systems. The large heavy doors…
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Arbanasi
Arbanasi is only 8km from the campsite It is set high on a plateau overlooking the hills of Veliko Tarnovo. There are plenty of traditional houses, churches and streets to explore. This lovely village is full of renovated houses in traditional Bulgarian style. Traditionally, rich traders and merchants lived here and many believe there is…
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The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary
The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is one of the finest in the city. It was built by Kolyu Ficheto (1842-8) on the site of an older church. The building has distinctive green domes. It also has four columns and elliptical windows. Architecturally has three-naves with two rows of capitals inside, which makes it unique…
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Multimedia Museum
The Multimedia Museum brings history to life in a fun way. It makes history accessible for all the family. The Multimedia Musuem is near Tsaravets Fortress, so you can easily visit both in one morning. This museum recreates the lives of a broad range of social layers in medieval Bulgarian history. There are famous sculptures,…
