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Veliko Tarnovo
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Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo

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Official name
Велико Търново
Settlement type
City
Municipality
Veliko Tarnovo
EKATTE code
10447
Elevation range
100–199 m
Administrative centre
Municipal centre · Provincial centre
Data: National Statistical Institute, EKATTEMore about the settlement on Wikipedia

Administrative data as of 15 May 2026. Coordinates: NSI layer 2025.1, reference date 31 December 2025.

Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. The city rises on hills above the winding Yantra River, with Tsarevets Fortress forming its best-known historic landmark. Trapezitsa hill, medieval churches and old neighbourhoods add further chapters to Bulgaria’s history. Panoramic views unite this heritage with the city’s distinctive landscape.

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Samovodska Charshiya developed as an economic centre of shops, workshops and inns. Its craft street complements the city's medieval history with the story of Revival-era commerce, handmade production and everyday urban life.

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Population and area

Population
60,067 people
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Area reported by the source
30.379 km²
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