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Bulgaria, thousand years old and spreading over only 2% of the territory of Europe has more than 30,000 historic monuments (7 of which are included in the UNESCO world culture heritage list), 36 culture reserves, 160 monasteries, 330 museums and galleries.
These Bulgarian monuments are from different historic epochs: pre-historian finds, Thracian tombs, finds from the Ancient Greek times, Roman fortresses, historical monuments from the time of the First and the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, architectural and ethnographic reserves from the National Revival period.
The hundreds of monasteries and churches in Bulgaria have preserved the national spirit over the turbulent centuries in our history. The visitors can see unique samples of the Bulgarian icon-painting and wood-carving schools.
Many towns and villages offer the possibility to feel the Bulgarian Renaissance in combination with excellent conditions for recreation and tourism.
Arts lovers can enjoy the rich in cultural events folklore calendar, including traditional holidays and customs, related to the Bulgarian way of life and culture, as well as visit prestigious international festivals in the field of theatre, cinema, ballet, opera, and attend concerts of world famous musicians, orchestras and formations, exhibitions, etc.
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Boliarska Kashta Hotel
(Arbanasi)
Price range: € 35 - 65
Hotel Boliarska Kashta is situated in the centre of the village of Arbanassi, famous for its history and culture, situated in the area of Veliko Turnovo.
The hotel is built in the traditional local architectural style from materials like stone and wood. It is located in the park area of one of the oldest churches in Arbanassi, the St. Dimitar's from 17c.
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Hotel Studio
(Veliko Turnovo)
Price range: € 35 - 65
Boutique-Hotel Studio is situated in the historical part of Veliko Turnovo on the square in front of Tsarevets Fortress. From the rooms of the hotel you can see a magnificent view of the hill "Tsarevets". Hotel "Studio" offers lobby bar, a restaurant with perfect selected menu and Bar-Terrace with unique view of the hill and the "sound and light"show.
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Bohemi Hotel
(Arbanasi)
Price range: € 30 - 55
Hotel Bohemi is built in the typical Arbanassi style. The outdoor oven is one of the base attractions. The vegetables are especially produced for the restaurant originating from an ecologically clean region.
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