General Information
by ger4444
The city center is formed by two streets: Stefan Stambolov street and Nezavisimost. At Hristo Botev street, near Stefan Stambolov you find the tourst office (TIC). They speak english. (dtour@vali.bg). Fees for museums are more expensive then in other towns, but students can get discounts upto 50 percent. At the tourist info a good townmap is available for free. (Domino). At Hristo Botev there is a bank (United Bulgarian Bank) with an ATM as well at the Stefan Stambolov street you find an ATM at the First East International Bank. At the Nezavisimost street (Las Vegas Club) you find internet acces and there is an internetcafe at Hristo Botev street (Internet Club).
Tips
by unaS
Please remember that tipping is acceptable and expected in Bulgaria.
Restaurants: 10 - 15%
Taxis: Round up to the nearest whole number
Hotels: 5 - 10 % So many fond memories...
The willingness of Bulgarians to accept 'others'.
The kindness of the people.
The sense of humor.
The food!!!!
Folkloric
by ger4444
There are two big folklore fetivals in town. From the end of June till the middlle of July it is the International Folklore Festival .Thsi festival has more than 300 acts from all over the Balkans. In may -- firts half -- there is a ten day festival, the Balkan Folk Festival. Info at TIC
Kilifarevo Monastery
by terrycowan
Kilifarevo Monastery, or Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, is south of Veliko Turnovo near the town of Kilifarevo. Interesting churcch, outbuildings and vineyard. Orthodox nuns in residence.
Magnificent view from terrace.
by unaS about Lino Cafe
Down a small alley way that you might hesitate to go down - Don't hesitate! .
Big sign on Nezavisimost street.
Marvelous panoramic view from the balcony day and night.
I watched the Sound & Light show on Tsaravets Hill from here - and I was not alone :->)
Coffee shop and Bar. Small meals, sandwiches, drinks, ice cream, pastries.
Can sit all day on a single cup of coffee or a beer. The coffee is delicious!
Good sandwiches and salad.
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City View From Patriarch's Hill
Brewery As Seen From Railway Station
Looks As If it Should Be Cosy!
