Pishmana, Veliko Turnovo

#17 among attractions in Veliko Turnovo

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Pishmana is a neighborhood of Veliko Tarnovo, the old capital of Bulgaria. It is located in the southeastern part of the city. It consists of 3 zones - A, B and C. Pishmana or 'Buzluja' is the biggest neighborhood in Veliko Tarnovo. It was built in 1973, during the migration from the country to the city in the 60s and 70s. The housing project's buildings are home to more than 33,000 inhabitants of Veliko Tarnovo. It is a home of mostly middle-low-class families however in recent years infrastructure improved. It has two schools and a kindergarten. There is a retirement house and all the popular supermarkets have outlets there. Population as of 2010 is 33,000. The word 'pishamana' comes from the Turkish word 'pishman' something you regret doing. According to a legend, one Ottoman commander-in-chief said "I became pishman for coming to this hill'. To 'become pishman' means you really regret something. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'10"N, 25°36'33"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tsarevets Fortress, Devingrad, Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Transfiguration Monastery.

2.4 miNE
Grand 12th-century fortress with a show
Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Turnovo
61 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...
2.7 miNE
Palace
Devingrad, Veliko Turnovo
68 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...
2.3 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Forty Martyrs Church, Veliko Turnovo
59 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.
3.3 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Transfiguration Monastery, Veliko Turnovo
84 min walk • Nestled on the slopes of the historical Tsarevets Hill in Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria, the Transfiguration Monastery stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage. Known locally as "Preobrazhenski Manastir," this sacred site is a beacon of Orthodox...
2.5 miNE
Museum, Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Veliko Turnovo
63 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.
1.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Trapezitsa Fortress, Veliko Turnovo
43 min walk • Trapezitsa is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria.
2.4 miE
Tower, Vernacular architecture
Baldwin's Tower, Veliko Turnovo
60 min walk • Baldwin's Tower is a defensive tower located in the Bulgarian town of Veliko Tarnovo, in the southeast of the Tsarevets Fortress.
2.4 miNE
Church
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Veliko Turnovo
61 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.
2.4 miNE
Church
Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God, Veliko Turnovo
61 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.
3.8 miN
Monastery
Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Trinity
97 min walk • The Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Trinity is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery in the vicinity of Veliko Tarnovo, north central Bulgaria. Founded in the Middle Ages, it was reconstructed in 1847 and again in the mid-20th century.
1.9 miNE
Library
Library of Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Turnovo
48 min walk • The Library of Veliko Tarnovo is the third largest library in Bulgaria.