Trapezitsa Fortress
Трапезица
The second medieval fortress hill, facing Tsarevets across the river, with former noble residences and more than a dozen churches, reachable by cable car.
Trapezitsa was the other defensive core of the medieval capital. Archaeologists have uncovered city walls, towers and the ruins of 17 churches. The restored gate and display areas are not large, but few visitors come, and you can look out over Tsarevets and the old town. There is a small cable car at the foot of the hill (operating in summer) that runs directly to the top, or you can walk up in about 20 minutes. Admission is about 3 euros, and a combined ticket with Tsarevets is available. It is a good place to visit after the main fortress.
Opening hours
Summer 09:00–18:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Monument of the Asens
- Samovodska Charshiya
- Gurko Street
- Sarafkina House
- Museum of the Revival and Constituent Assembly
- Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki
- Church of the Holy Forty Martyrs
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Veliko Tarnovo