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Veliko Tārnovo is a shinning jewel in the crown of Bulgaria's many historic sights. Home to 22 consecutive rulers in the 12th-14th centuries, Veliko lies on the banks of the Yantra river. The gorge cut by the river gives rise to steep hills on which the city precariously sits.
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Sunrise over Veliko and the Yantra river.
Rows of tall houses precariously cling to the side of the steep hills. |
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First light illuminates the town and its
meandering river backbone. |
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by the Yantra river. |
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| In the centre of town is an impressive memorial to the four founding fathers of modern Bulgaria. Among them are Assen and Peter who started a revolution against Byzantine rule more than 800 years ago. | |
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The four horsemen in pre-dawn light. |
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Assen and Peter started the revolution from this
church on the outskirts of Veliko. |
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Extensively restored, the church still stands after
hundreds of years. |
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| An art museum behind the memorial provides
tables and espresso for sightseers. |
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Typical mural on the side of a cliff-building
just off the main street. |
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Orthodox church stands front and centre, high on a
hill overlooking Tsaravets
Citadel |
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