Veliko Tarnovo 鈥� Bulgaria鈥檚 Second Empire, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

High on a hill above the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo, sits an old fortress where the tale of this enchanting city begins. As the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, Veliko Tarnovo, is one of the oldest communities in Bulgaria. From exploring the hilltop fortress to wandering the historic city streets, we can see why it is called Bulgaria鈥檚 prettiest city.

Throughout the 150 years of Byzantine rule, the Bulgarian spirit was never far from the surface. Its people always wanted to regain their independence. In 1185 the Asen brothers led a Bulgarian revolution that defeated the Byzantines resulting in the Second Bulgarian Empire. This new Bulgaria continued to be led by the Asen family, and under Tsar Ivan Asen II (1218鈥�41), the empire reached its pinnacle. With the capital of this new empire established in Tarnovo, Bulgaria became a powerhouse and ruled much of the Baltics. In the latter part of this reign, they became cultured and put literature and art as a high priority. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Veliko Tarnovo 鈥� Bulgaria鈥檚 Second Empire
Guide Location: Bulgaria » Veliko Tarnovo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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