The most widespread theory for the name's origin holds that its original names of Tarnovgrad (Търновград) and Tarnovo (Търново) come from the Old Bulgarian тръневъ (tranev) or … Sjå meir

Prehistory and antiquity
Veliko Tarnovo is one of the oldest settlements in Bulgaria, with a history of more than five millennia. The first traces of human presence, … Sjå meir

Church schools have existed in the medieval capital since XV century. The first church school in the church "St. Nikolai ”was established in 1839. In 1839 there was a secular … Sjå meir

The anthem of the city is Shishman's song, dedicated to the last Bulgarian king of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The coat of arms of … Sjå meir

Location
Veliko Tarnovo has an area of 60.9 square kilometres (23.5 sq mi). The area which is assigned to the town … Sjå meir

Culture in the city is still developing when the city is a capital city.
• Regional Library Petko Slaveykov
• Communication center "Nadezhda 1869"
• Musical-dramatic theater "Konstantin Kisimov" Sjå meir

Newspapers
The first newspaper in Tarnovo was printed during the middle of the 19th century. The first issue … Sjå meir