Veliko Turnovo Landmarks p.2 | Sightseeing Veliko Turnovo

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The Monument to the Assen Dynasty - the Bulgarian royal dynasty reigning from 1185 until 1277.

The Church of the Forty Holy Martyrs was erected on the order of Tsar Ivan Assen II in commemoration of the major victory of the Bulgarians over the Byzantine troops at Klokotnitsa in 1230. According to experts, this is the tomb of Tsar Kaloyan.

The Museum of the National Revival and the Constituent Assembly (1872). Here was adopted the First Bulgarian Constitution (1879) and the decision was taken to recognize the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia (1885).

The Archaeological Museum with the unique golden treasure from the Neolithic age and the biggest collection of earthenware and pottery in Bulgaria, dating from Roman time.

The Sound & Light audio-visual show.
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Veliko Turnovo, the 40 Holy Martyrs Church

Veliko Turnovo, the Museum of the National Revival and the Constituent Assembly, (1970). Built in 1872. In 1879 the Constituent Assembly held its sessions here (drafting and adopting the First Bulgarian Constitution) as did the First Grand National Assembly, while in 1885 the decision was taken to recognize the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia.

Veliko Turnovo, the Archaelogical Museum