Getting there
Getting to Veliko Tarnovo
The medieval capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, a dramatic hillside city where ancient fortress walls crown the cliffs above the winding Yantra River.
Veliko Tarnovo at a glance
- CountryBulgaria
- RegionVeliko Tarnovo
- Capital of BulgariaSofia
- CurrencyBulgarian Lev (BGN)
Travel to Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo is mostly reached by bus or road from Sofia, Varna or Bucharest. The old town is hilly, so check how far your accommodation is from the bus or rail station.
Places to visit once you arrive
The attractions in our Veliko Tarnovo guides, in Veliko Tarnovo.
Transfers and day trips
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