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Veliko Tarnovo is one of the oldest settlements in Bulgaria, having a history of more than 5 millenia, as the first traces of human presence date from the 3rd millenium BC on Trapezitsa Hill. The historical part of town, which was the capital of Bulgaria during the Second Bulgarian Empire, lies on three hills - Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Sveta Gora.
With its unique architecture it looks like the houses were built one on top of the other. Nowadays Veliko Tarnovo is a growing town with population of about 70,000 and a lot of history. The medieval fortress, The Old Town Hall and 13th C St. Peter and Paul Church are must see.