Architectural and Museum Reserve "Tsarevets" (Veliko Tarnovo)

 ruined castle, Medieval / Middle Ages, interesting place, historic landmark, former national capital, 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria, tourist attraction

"Tsarevets" is a mediaeval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in Northern Bulgaria. It served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and is a popular tourist attraction.
The earliest evidence of human presence on the hill dates from the 2nd millennium BC. It was settled in the 4th century and a Byzantine fortress was constructed near the end of the 5th century, on the grounds of which the construction of the Bulgarian stronghold was begun in 12th century. After the Vlach-Bulgarian Rebellion and the establishment of the Second Bulgarian Empire with its capital in Veliko Tarnovo, the fortress became the most important one in Bulgaria, often compared with Rome and Constantinople in magnificence. In 1393, the stronghold was besieged by Ottoman forces for three months before finally being conquered and burnt down on 17 July, which marked the fall of the Bulgarian Empire.
The restoration of the complex began in 1930, when the first of the three gates of the main entrance to the fortress was reconstructed.
Site № 11 of the National Movement "Discover Bulgaria - 100 national tourist sites" of the Bulgarian Tourist Union - "Architectural and Museum Reserve "Tsarevets":
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