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Tsarevets Fortress

ul. Stefan Stambolov, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Military Bases/ Facilities
Traveler Description: Veliko Turnovo Castle or Tsarevets Fortress features a sound and light show most evenings during the summer. Albeit that the exact details of when it... more »
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Bucuresti, Romania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Breathtaking view over surroundings. The church is painted in modern art style, definitely unusual. More

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Ardee-Co Louth-Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Sound and light show is a highlight of any trip to Veliko Tarnovo. It can be difficult to predict when it will happen, but persevere, and ask your hotel to check if it will be on that evening. More

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Varna, Bulgaria
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Enjoyed this very much, nice view over the valley. Need your walking shoes. Bigger than it looks from the entrance. Need cash. We went in the summer as well, there were a lot more tourists and it was hot in the sun. The fall was much more enjoyable, peaceful, less people. NOT a place to take a stroller or wheelchair.... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I enjoyed the nice view and the pleasant walk through the ruins. More

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Bucharest
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Compared to what I was expecting it was very large. There must have been a big court there. The location is very strategical chosen, very easy to defend. Try and go in the morning or late afternoon, otherwise the sun will get you. More

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novi sad,serbia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Fortress need some really good two two and a half hour to visit and dont forget to bring the cash for entrance fee cos there is NO pos terminal ONLY CASH...Bulgarians. When we visited it was well under renovation but most of fortress was accessible. On the top of hill there is a church with some unusual paintings. Right across... More

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transylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Arrived at the socialist bus station, which does not say anything about the beauties waiting for me. The city is built on the hills which are in the curves of the Yantra river. It is absolutely wonderful. Strolling on the streets with old houses and seeing how old crafts are practiced can get you closer to the people (of course... More

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Odessa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Been on a cruise of Danube and on an somehow purchased a tour to Veliko Tarnovo. Did not expect anything shocking and outstanding here, but when the night was on - this amazing Light show has knocked my mind of. The whole Fortress is on fire! Have never seen anything like this in other countries. It reminds the singing fountains... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

You must go there if you visit Veliko.The former church is a piece of art. More

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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The site is very beautiful and the panorama is great, I came there during a bad weather, but still the place reveils its beauty. More

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