Many people in Britain mistakenly believe that Bulgaria is a wild and barbarous land. However, this belief is far from the truth. Bulgaria is just as safe as England, and the Bulgarian people like to think of themselves as trying to follow England’s example in many ways.
A Glimpse of Old Bulgaria
Tirnova: The Ancient Capital
Tirnova, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, is a city with a unique charm. The name “Tirnova” means “the thorn,” and the city is shaped like a thorn, sitting on a rock above the Yantra River. It has long been a symbol of Bulgaria’s strength and history, causing both admiration and challenges for Europe.
A City Away From the Tourist Path
Tirnova is not a place visited by many tourists. It hasn’t been influenced by the modern, stucco-style buildings found in Sofia. Instead, it represents old Bulgaria—picturesque, romantic, and peaceful. The city is located to the north of the Balkan Mountains, surrounded by natural beauty. The landscape around it is rugged, with hills and the Yantra River making a curved path at the city’s base Holiday Bulgaria.
A City Like Edinburgh
If you can imagine Edinburgh Castle, but ten times bigger, built on a giant rock, with parts of the town hanging off the rock’s edge, you would have an idea of what Tirnova looks like.
First Impressions of Tirnova
I first saw Tirnova in the early morning, surrounded by mist and the glow of a beautiful sunrise. The view looked like a scene from an old medieval play, with misty trails along the river and tall pine trees growing on steep slopes. Above, the town seemed to spill over the rocks, a mix of white buildings with bright yellow shutters and vines climbing up the walls. The sky above was a pure, clear blue, with no clouds to interrupt the view.
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