Veliko Tarnovo- the oldest Bulgarian capital

The town of the Veliko Tarnovo is administrative district (66,897 inhabitants), outlying at a distance of about 220 km off the capital city Sofia, is sited 220 m above sea in an extremely picturesque locality atop and around the hills of Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, Sveta Gora, Orlovets and a few smaller hills, flanking the serpents of the winding river of Yantra. The rent a car services there offer new cars with full insurances. Our reps are always available to assist you. The town is main check point of Bulgarian sightseeing tours and rent a car trips. From historical accounts dating back to the 12th century we learn that following the smashing success of the Uprising of 1185 here, headed by the brothers boyars (feudal lords) Assen and Peter, Bulgaria regained its independence from Byzantium and the town named Tarnovgrad became capital of the state known in history as the Second Bulgarian Kingdom Sweeping achievements in the overall construction efforts and a heyday of culture have been recorded by history for the follow-on period (the Tarnovo School of Literature was established throughout the years of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom).

Bulgarian revival and architecture

Within the overall scene of the town of that time the hill of Tsarevets was a key element in all aspects since it was the place where the local aristocracy and high ranking clergy used to live, whereas the common people lived at the foot of the hill beside the river. Driving near the Tsarevets Hill you rent a car; you will see amazing views reveal castle and the fortress of Veliko Tarnovo. The town has many monuments and historical places well preserved till nowadays. Driving north up hill your rent a car you will reach the Arbanassi village, features with unique architecture from time of Bulgarian Revival. Many rent car travellers stay speechless again it’s natural beauties and architecture. The smallest streets in the village as Veliko Turnovo are still covered by cobble stones. As capital of Second Bulgarian Kingdom the town is listed in UNESCO heritage book. The houses and building is located terrace on the hills. The greatest Bulgarian master-builder Nikola Fichev (better known as Kolyo Ficheto) has largely contributed to the building of the then new town. The rent car services of the company include, one way rental and booking online hotels.

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