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Veliko Tarnovo
The spectacular hilltop former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, with houses cascading down cliffs above the winding Yantra River.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria · Europe
Zlataritsa is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Elena, 20km from Tsarevets Fortress.
Zlataritsa is a town located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. With a population of 2,468, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zlataritsa sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zlataritsa to your route.
Zlataritsa (Bulgarian: Златарица [zɫɐˈtarit͡sɐ]) is a small town situated in the central northern part of Bulgaria, located in Veliko Tarnovo Province and close to the towns of Elena, Lyaskovets, Strazhitsa, and Antonovo, and to Rodina village, Veliko Tarnovo district. The city is the administrative center of theRead more
Zlataritsa Municipality. The climate of Zlataritsa is characteristic for its location north of the Balkan Mountains, which is typically continental. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 2,558 inhabitants.
Lunna Dolina (Moon Valley) is located in Ribartsi, within the Sredno Selo area of the Balkan Mountains. During the Second Bulgarian Empire when nearby Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of Bulgaria, Moon Valley may have been the summer residence of the ruling tsars. The local Church of St. Nicholas has recently been declared one of the Bulgarian Monuments of Culture. Three ancient settlements as well eight tombs from the 6th–7th millennium BC have been discovered in the vicinity, and fortress remains have been found in the Gradishte area of the municipality.
The Ancient Roman "Tsarigrad Road" passes to the south of the town. In the village of Gorsko Novo Selo a medieval church of 13th–14th century has been discovered, in addition to collections of coins reaching from the time from John Tzimiskes to Isaac II Angelos.
Zlataritsa, being sparsely populated, is an ideal location for the development of ecological tourism. The municipality is currently in the process of establishing an eco-trail following the town's river through a plethora of beautifully unspoilt natural sights. Its coordinates are 43°02′57.17″N 25°53′41.82″E
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Zlataritsa is located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0500 latitude, 25.9000 longitude.
Zlataritsa has a population of approximately 2,468 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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landmark
The spectacular hilltop former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, with houses cascading down cliffs above the winding Yantra River.
20 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The medieval stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Empire in Veliko Tarnovo, spectacularly illuminated at night with a sound and light show.
20 km · about 25 min drive
museum
An open-air museum village near Gabrovo where water-driven workshops from the Bulgarian Revival still operate: craftsmen forge, weave and carve along a lane of 50 reconstructed houses powered by the Sivek river.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A colossal flying-saucer-shaped Communist monument abandoned on a 1,432m Balkan peak.
54 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
A historic 1,150m Balkan Mountains pass crowned by the Freedom Monument commemorating the 1877 battle.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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