VELIKO TURNOVO District

Area - 4 666 sq. km
Population - 294 668
Average temperature - 11,5°C

Veliko Turnovo district is a unique combination of rich cultural and historical heritage, beautiful nature and modern technology. Its administrative center - Veliko Turnovo - was the capital of the Medieval Bulgarian State. As a reminder of these glorious times now stays the Tsarevets Fortress and its majesty is further enhanced by the Tsarevgrad Tarnovo - Sound and Light show, reproducing the history of Bulgaria. Veliko Turnovo district covers parts of the Danube Plain, the Northern Balkan and the Balkan Range itself. The Region's geographical location makes it a crossing point of highest-class transport lines, carrying national and international traffic. Several European transport corridors pass through its territory. Veliko Turnovo district is also a railway and power center. A privilege is that it uses the services of the international airport for cargo and passenger chartered flights in Gorna Oryahovitsa. Among the greatest advantages of Veliko Turnovo district are the three universities and the numerous vocational high schools training a number of people.