Trapezitsa Fortress, Veliko Turnovo

Name: Trapezitsa Fortress
Address: Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria

#7 among attractions in Veliko Turnovo

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Trapezitsa is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. ()

Local name: Трапезица Coordinates: 43°4'60"N, 25°38'10"E

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Veliko Turnovo Bulgaria

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Trapezitsa Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsarevets Fortress, Devingrad, Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

0.8 miE
Grand 12th-century fortress with a show
Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Turnovo
21 min walk • Perched on the commanding hill in the medieval city of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria, the Tsarevets Fortress stands as a formidable monument to the country's storied past. This historic castle, once the heart of the Second Bulgarian Empire, is a symbol of national pride...
1.1 miE
Palace
Devingrad, Veliko Turnovo
27 min walk • Perched atop the picturesque hills of Veliko Turnovo, the ancient city in the heart of Bulgaria, lies the imposing fortress of Devingrad. Known for its strategic significance and historical grandeur, this fortress is a testament to the region's rich past...
0.7 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Veliko Turnovo
18 min walk • Nestled within the historic contours of Veliko Turnovo, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, stands the Holy Forty Martyrs Church, a remarkable testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of Bulgaria.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Veliko Turnovo
21 min walk • The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in central northern Bulgaria, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
0.9 miE
Tower, Vernacular architecture
Baldwin's Tower, Veliko Turnovo
23 min walk • Baldwin's Tower is a defensive tower located in the Bulgarian town of Veliko Tarnovo, in the southeast of the Tsarevets Fortress.
0.7 miNE
Church
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Veliko Turnovo
18 min walk • The Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in central northern Bulgaria, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
0.8 miE
Church
Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God, Veliko Turnovo
21 min walk • The Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of the Lord is a former Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, in north central Bulgaria.
~1790 ftSE
Library
Library of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Turnovo
9 min walk • The Library of Veliko Tarnovo is the third largest library in Bulgaria.
0.4 miE
43°4'54"N • 25°38'38"E
"Tsarevgrad Turnov" multimedia visitor centrer, Veliko Turnovo
11 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
~440 ftNE
43°5'3"N • 25°38'14"E
Gurko Street, Veliko Turnovo
3 min walk • Historic walking areas, Street
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Veliko Tarnovo University, Veliko Turnovo
22 min walk • The St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo is a Bulgarian university based in Veliko Tarnovo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Trapezitsa Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Gurko Street, Veliko Turnovo (3 min walk), Library of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Turnovo (9 min walk), "Tsarevgrad Turnov" multimedia visitor centrer, Veliko Turnovo (11 min walk), Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Veliko Turnovo (18 min walk).

How to get to Trapezitsa Fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trapezitsa Fortress:

Bus

Бивши Хали • Lines: 110, 20, 40, 5, 50, Автобусна линия 10 (3 min walk)
Централна поща • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Трапезица (14 min walk)
Велико Търново (17 min walk)