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Veliko Tarnovo
Bulgaria
In central Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the medieval Bulgarian Empire, perched spectacularly above the Yantra gorge. The Tsarevets fortress with its evening sound and light show and the terraced old town houses are impressive.
What awaits you
City tripHikingMuseums
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
8°Jan
11°Feb
13°Mar
18°Apr
21°May
27°Jun
31°Jul
31°Aug
26°Sep
22°Oct
13°Nov
9°Dec
Sunshine hours
5hJan
7hFeb
8hMar
9hApr
11hMay
13hJun
13hJul
12hAug
10hSep
9hOct
6hNov
5hDec
Rain days
8dJan
6dFeb
9dMar
13dApr
12dMay
8dJun
5dJul
6dAug
6dSep
2dOct
10dNov
8dDec
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Veliko Tarnovo as a Vacation Destination
Veliko Tarnovo is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.
The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.
Good to know
Price level
€
Local languages
BG