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THE OLD TOWN

"WOOD- NYMPH BAZAAR"

The G.S. Rakovski street in XIX th century was the main commercial and craftsman's streets of Veliko Turnovo called WOOD NYMPH bazaar. Today a big part of the revival houses and workshops are restored. The masters are working in on old and authentic technologies in front of the visitors. This is one of the very few places in Bulgaria where the real revival atmosphere is preserved.In a many antique shops and kiosks for souvenirs could be bought a unique articles or copies of ancient bracelets and other decorations, weapons, fretwork, graphite ceramics and etc.
On the square of "WOOD NYMPH bazaar " is the house of the Bulgarian writer Emilian Stanev. The house is now made into museum. In this part of the revival town have also many others architectural masterpieces of Kolu Fitcheto master; "Hadji Nikola's pub" (1857), "the house with the monkey" (1849), the churches "St. Nikolay" (1836), and St.St. Cyril and Methodius" (1861)

Work time:
Tuesday - Saturday 0900 - 1800
Holiday -Sunday and Monday
For information please call: +359(062) 21925

The revival town - "Gurko " street

 

Walking on Gurko street remains unforgettable impressions from the beautiful Turnovgrad. The houses built in XVIII and XIX centuries are mostly all restored, located amphitheatrical, picturesque looks around the river. Unique view to the monument of "Asenevtsi", the Grand Hotel Veliko Turnovo, the Yantra River and its bridges and tunnels.

 

 

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