More Stunning Views of Veliko Tarnovo

Backpacker Heaven

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August 3rd 2011
Geo: 42.7252, 25.4815It's easy to see why Veliko Tarnovo has long been a backpacker haven - other than Tsarevets fortress, there aren't any must-see sights but there are tons of day trip options from here with cliff diving, hiking, monasteries, and swimming in the river as possibilities. There are tons of hostels in town so backpackers on a budget will never struggle to find an affordab ... read more

Europe » Bulgaria

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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, b... ... read more