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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Veliko Tarnovo

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Updated July 19, 2021

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Asen Dynasty Monument

An homage to the medieval rulers of Bulgaria.

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Ascension Cathedral

Rebuilt several decades ago, its striking murals prevent it from being reconsecrated as a church.

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Interhotel Veliko Tarnovo

A decaying, yet still functioning, work of communist architecture.
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Abandoned Textile Factory

The social hall of this former factory is a Communist-era time capsule.
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