Villa Tashkoff

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Period	Price
The whole house for seven nights	385.00 €

Villa "Tashkoff" pricelist: double room - 25 euro sigle room - 20 euro Renting the whole house per night: 75 euro

• Methods of payment: Cash upon arrival.

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Villa Tashkoff/Ref: 5489
Owner Name	Mr. Dimitar Tashkoff
Tel	+359 887 437 419
Fax	+359 62 635801
E-mail	Send E-mail
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Home description

Villa "Tashkoff" is located in the romantic old part of the town of Veliko Tarnovo, 5 minutes away from the ideal center. It offers to its guests accommodation on two floors, each of them with separate bathroom.

The entire first floor is one spacious room with modern kitchen (a coffee machine, mini-bar) and living room furniture (with TV-set, air conditioner, hi-fi stereo). There is a spacious bathroom with a bath where you can relax listening music. The sofa can be turned into a comfortable bed for two persons.

On the second floor there are two rooms: the first one has a double bed and outlet to a terrace. The second one is smaller, but fascinating with two beds and a beautiful view to the old part of the city. Each of the rooms is furnished with an air conditioner, TV-set, wardrobe and table.

The fascinating surroundings of Villa "Tashkoff" are due to the original architecture of the old capital of Bulgaria and the lovely Yantra River, acting like a mirror for the houses on the hill.

From the terrace of Villa "Tashkoff" tourists will enjoy a marvellous view to the monument Asenevci, built in memory of the greatest Bulgarian kings. Opposite the Villa is the art gallery located in the center of the romantic old city.

The quietness is guaranteed, though just minutes away is the city center were can be found many good restaurants with good cuisine, typical Bulgarian mechanas, cafes, pubs and discos.

The town of Veliko Tarnovo and its surroundings are well-known with the numerous remarkable historic places, as Veliko Turnovo is the third capital of Bulgaria. The town is located on several hills, the most famous of which are Tzarevetz, Trapezitza and Sveta gora.

On the Tzarevetz hill was the king's palace taking area of 5000 square meters. On this hill is also the Patriarchate - "the mother of all Bulgarian churches". The historic church "St. 40 martyrs" is located in the foot of the hill. In its yard were burried many Bulgarian kings.

On the nearest hill - Trapezitza, lived the boyars - Bulgarian medieval aristocrats in homes-strongholds. The number of the churches on this hill used to be almost the same as this of the boyars' homes.

On the hill Sveta gora was the literary school of Turnovo, that exerted a powerful civilising impact on the orthodox world. It was a symbol of cultural progress during XIII - XIV century. Many talented men of literature and art were educated there.

Location

Veliko Turnovo is located 210 metres above sea level, along the historical hills of Sveta Gora, Tsarevets and Trapezitsa. The town is majestically perched on the two banks of the Yantra River, cutting a peculiar and unique gorge through the Turnovo Hills. It is situated 240 km north-east of Sofia, 42 km north-east of Tryavna and 106 km south-west of Rousse.

History: Veliko Tarnovo holds an important role in the Bulgarian history. The region was settled ever since the Neolith epoch and since then Thracians, Romans and Byzantines built their settlements in the region. The most glorious days of the city were during the medieval period, when the city was a political, religious and cultural centre of the Bulgarian kingdom.

The fascinating history of the city can be best felt on the top of Tsarevets hill, where one can see the whole city. A very well preserved stone fort wall encircles the whole hill and numerous archeological excavations from different periods were found in the region. Tourists will definitely be enchanted by the numerous turrets, basilicas and other buildings of historical significance

Sightseeing: Veliko Tarnovo is a magnificent typical Bulgarian town proudly standing on the Sveta Gora, Tsarevets and Trapezica historical hills 210 meters above the sea level.

The whole city is spreading along the steep hills and the majority of buildings carry the vision of the 18-19th century. The houses are huddled close to each other naturally positioned amidst the steep rocks.

There is a lot to be seen and done in Veliko Tarnovo. Visitors can’t help admiring the numerous unique monuments of the Renaissance period - a never ending wealth of spiritual and material values.

Veliko Tarnovo has always been an attractive site for tourists from Bulgaria and foreign countries.

Every year by the end of March the unique “Voice and Light” show is performed on the Tsarevets hill, representing the glorious history of Bulgaria.

Wine and Dine: Veliko Tarnovo region is famous for its high quality wines. The best wines in the region are produced in Lyaskovets, Suhindol and Svishtov.

Numerous local restaurants and mehanas offer wide range of delicious traditional local and Bulgarian cuisine.

Another remarkable attraction in the town is the never ending night life. The second largest university in Bulgariq is situated in the city and the streets are crowded with young people. The best thing of all, are the small dimensions of the city, which allow you to walk on foot everywhere around.

How to get to Veliko Tarnovo: The town is easy accessible by bus and railway transport. Just 10 kilometers away from Veliko Tarnovo is the Gornya Oryahovitsa airport. The airport is used solely by charter and cargo flights from Europe, Asia and Africa.