Exploring the Majestic Veliko Turnovo in Bulgaria

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Aside from the popular tourist hubs like France and London, Europe has many must-visit places that promise scenic landscapes, breathtaking architecture and remarkable attractions. One of them is Bulgaria.
Luxury Train Holidays
It's no secret that luxury train holidays are among the best travel options available when it comes to exploring Bulgaria and its neighbouring countries. Not only does it offer the unrivalled convenience of enjoying scenic views aboard a luxury hotel on wheels, it also provides a refreshing experience of not having to contend with the risk of lost luggage, the hassle of airport check-ins and hotel accommodation or any other challenges that come with traditional travel arrangements.
With train holidays, you will be able to enjoy the trip at a more leisurely pace, with a chance to visit some of the most picturesque landmarks. Among the key attractions in Bulgaria definitely worth visiting is Veliko Turnovo. As many globe travellers would agree, there is nowhere else that can quite compare with the sheer grandeur of Veliko Turnovo in all of Bulgaria.
Discovering Veliko Turnovo
If you are an aficionado of fine architectural pieces, you will be awestruck at the collection of 19th century masterpieces, ancient fortresses and churches that all showcase intricate details that are truly stunning when viewed up close. While there may be other places that are also home to such attractions, it is only in Veliko Turnovo that you will be able to enjoy the sight of these structures dramatically set such against awe-inspiring landscape. In fact, the old town itself is perched on steep sides of a canyon that have been carved out by the twisted course of the Yantra River.
Key Attractions
Enjoying train holidays passing through Bulgaria you will have a chance to explore Veliko Turnovo in detail, among other key attractions. In Veliko Turnovo, you will discover there are a lot of attractions that you can include in your itinerary. Among the most highly recommended ones are the following:
• Tsarevets Citadel. Occupying a strategic location on top of a hill, the castle is entirely surrounding a loop of river. The old town of Tsarevets showcases a number of houses and museums that are open for public, although one of the main attractions that most visitors enjoy is simply strolling along its steep lanes.
• Preobrazhenski Monastery. If you have time to poke around the district of Varosh, which happens to be the highest section of the town, the Eco Trail will lead you to a plateau where the monastery is situated, high up on the wooded hillside. This ancient structure is famous for its wall fresco, which is referred to as the 'Wheel of Life.'
• Sveta Troitsa Convent. The convent is located just opposite the Preobrazhenski, on the other side of the river. You will be able to reach it by simply following a small road you can access from the Asenova quarter.
Spending even just a few hours in Veliko Turnovo will give you a taste of its unique charm. So make sure to pick out an itinerary that includes this route among the different train holiday options you encounter.