Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria
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Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo is an old medieval town in Bulgaria. It's built around a massive fortress that was meant to repel Turks and invading Mongols. Archaeological evidence indicates that people occupied the area as early as the third century B.C.
Veliko Tarnovo was declared capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire in 1185 when two local aristocratic brothers, Ivan Assen and Theodor-Petar, led a two-year battle against the Byzantine Empire. At that moment, the city was called Turnovgrad.
Beneath the Assen dynasty, Turnovgrad developed at a fast pace, with the accession of the most crucial structures throughout the 12th through 14th centuries. One of these is the Tsaravets Fortress. During this Golden Age of wealth, over 30 monasteries sprung up on Sveta Gora Hill and the town becomes an economic and cultural hub.
Nowadays, Veliko Tarnovo is a bustling tourist town. One of several towns that have seen a resurgence of visits from travelers.
Have you been to Bulgaria?
| Category | Landscape |
| Exposure | Manual exposure, 3 sec, ISO 100 |
| Camera | Sony A7II |
| Lens | Sony FE 24-240mm |
| Filter | Polarizer |
| Location | Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria |
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This city is truly heaven-like. So beautiful, so colorful. Your picture is really extra-ordinary.
Damn this looks absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing this awesome picture!
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I am a proud Bulgarian and this is one of the most beautiful cities :) so thank you for this beautiful photo! How did you end up in Bulgaria?
Randomly like always. I saw a picture of an abandoned Soviet Era building. I wanted to check it out because hard to get to and practically have to break in to take pictures.
Veliko Tarnovo is so beautiful place and you captured it nicely. I really Europe's building structure and houses. Thanks for sharing such an beautiful picture with us. I never visited bulgaria but i definitely visit one day.
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Never being to Bulgaria but this pictures are making me to fall in love with the city already. Looks like a nice settlement
It's cheap there too :)
Wow we have friends that go to Bulgaria every year now we can see why. What an amazing picture my friend. Can I take it for my desktop? 😁😎
Sure ;)
wow sky on fire !
such a lovely view
i have never been there ,but i would love to !
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Beautiful shot, the man in there must have stood very still for 3 sec. Just the right amount of processing. Very nice.
I just love travelling per se. I have not travelled out of my country talk more of bulgaria.
I do hope that through steemit, i will achieve my dreams of being an engineer that travels round the world. Love your pictures, a lot. I hope to buy a camera soon.