District of Veliko Tarnovo

Plan your unforgettable trip and visit one of Bulgaria’s most fascinating pilgrimage tourism destinations – the province of Veliko Tarnovo. A former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396), its administrative centre – the city of Veliko Tarnovo – is a place of great historical significance. The region is one of the three old centres of Christianity in Bulgaria. Many churches and monasteries were built here during the time of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and over 15 are still active and can be visited by tourists.