Tsarevets Fortress

A beautiful medieval fortress. Nestled at the top of a hill amongst stunning scenery. Sitting at the top is the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension. Visitors can go up the tower next to the cathedral but do check when it's open because it isn't open every day.

A really great attraction and absolutely worth seeing! Bring some snacks so you can hangout and enjoy the views. A man named Viktor hangs out outside of the place striking conversation with people and trying to sell them old Roman coins he has dug up. A scam, but he's harmless

Beautiful! Stunning scenery surrounding the Fortress. So much history within. Can be quite a hike but the view is definitely worth it. Shame we didn't stay for the light show in the evening. Even has toilets dotted around which is very handy.

The compound is pretty large, it is all peaceful, the view is great. You can easily spend two relaxed hours inside the fortress. One of the landmarks of Veliko Tarnovo.

Nice walk
You can see the entire city from up there.
I recommend

Once in a lifetime as my family often jokes. A must see. Offers the best views. Felt overwhelming with emotions when on top, felt proud being bulgarian again. Only 15lv for family of 4. Superb afternoon out for us

As soon as you reach the city, you see it: the Tsarevets Fortress. It's stunning! The bridge that takes you to the fortress has some great views and it's quite nice. You can also climb up to a few towers to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. On a sunny summer day, you should definitely use some sunscreen as most of your visit will be in direct sunlight. If you're passing through Veliko or you're nearby, I would recommend paying this one a visit.

Very impressive! What an incredibly preserved and wonderfully restored complex!
When you come upon the area it is awesome to behold in my opinion! There is a large area to explore and wandering around is very affordable at 5 €. If you visit the Fortress on a sunny day come prepared with sunscreen and water maybe even a hat.

The fortress overall is amazing, took me a lot of time to see everything but it's definitely worth going. You can even go visit it by foot because it's not far from the city center

During the night they even offer a light show which you should not miss

If you wish to get some more insights I. The Bulgarien history, the fortress is what you want to visit.
The distributed sound system offers useful details, the whole area has shady spots to enjoy and relax.
Don't miss the impressive Church at the top!

I love that place 🥰My favorite historical monument of Bulgaria! Very important in the history of the country 😃

This is one of the most iconic places to visit in Bulgaria. Once you step foot in the Fortress, you can feel the energy it brings. It’s such a spectacular place with so much history. If you’re a tourist who doesn’t know the history behind it, I would recommend finding a tourist guide so you can learn it’s history dating back to the 1100’s

Definitely one of the best and well preserved fortresses I visited. Very easily explorable, a good sight to see from close and afar. It's funny that inside one of the towers there are mock weapons to take some selfies with. The view to the city is also quite good. There are places to buy refreshments inside. Just please - to all visitors, squish your bottle before throwing it away. No need to take the space of the whole trashcan with two bottles.

Visited Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo and was truly captivated. The history, architecture, and panoramic views are a testament to Bulgaria's rich heritage. A must-visit for anyone exploring the region!

Large area with stunning ruins (large parts of it nicely restored) at a very affordable price (5 euros i think).

Really nice walk on the alleys. It took about 2 hours to visit the whole thing. Beautiful view over the city from all angles. We went on a very hot day in July (16-18pm) and would not recommend it to others. Also, the price was only 10 leva.

This is the ex capital of Bulgarian empire. A large semi preserved fortress. The view to suroundings is beatiful. About 1-2h walk (depends on how curious you are).

Ps. In the evening they have a light castle show, the colour of the lights to the castel change. I do not know at what time, but for us was at 22:40. So find a distant good spot to admire.

Beautiful fortress and the view very nice too

Visiting is the only way you can grasp the size of this fortress. Its HUGE and very well preserved. After your visit there is plenty more to see and do in the area.

It’s a nice fortress to wander around. The weapons in the towers are especially fun for taking photos of.