Pleven is located in the very heart of Miziya, in an agricultural region, surrounded by low limestone hills. Its central location in Northern Bulgaria defines its importance as a large administrative, economic, political, cultural, and transport centre.
Pleven has a rich history. It became widely known for the five-month battles during the Russian-Turkish war 1877-78 as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from the 500 years of Ottoman domination. Of interest to the visitors is the Kailak fortress, the tumulus in the Skobelev Park, the Pleven Epopee Panoramic Exhibition, the old bridge on the Vit River, and many monuments.
Today there are only 33 ‘Panorama Monuments’ in the world. One of one of the largest is in Pleven. Pleven became internationally famous for the five-month battles during the Russian-Turkish war 1877-78 as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from the 500 years of Ottoman rule.
Although smaller than Sofia, Pleven has much to offer students who attend the university there. The city center is lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants – it is constantly bustling with activity. Surrounding the city is the beautiful nature of the country with easy access to hiking, biking, camping and other outdoor activities.
Life in Pleven moves at a more relaxed pace than life in Sofia. The people in Pleven are generally attentive and friendly – and they are familiar with English-speaking students since they have been coming to school in Pleven for almost a decade.
Close to Pleven is a city called Velico Turnovo
Veliko Turnovo, one of the most ancient Bulgarian towns, is situated amphitheatrically on 4 hills - Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, Momina Krepost and Sveta Gora, the ridges of which were indeed the deeply inclined steep banks of the meanders of the river Yantra. Tsarevets was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in the 12th century AD. Ancient travellers wrote about the town of Turnovo as "the second after Constantinople" in its beauty and might. The fateful events from the 13 centuries old Bulgarian State are related to this town, such as the Second Bulgarian Kingdom's apogee in the 12th and 13th centuries AD and the adoption of the First Bulgarian Constitution in 1874.
Now the old town quarters are preserved with their Bulgarian Renaissance houses and their dislocated terraces, with their fine interior, handicraft workshops and cafes. Today's travellers describe it as the most beautiful Bulgarian town. Now the town of Veliko Turnovo is an administrative, economic and cultural centre. The audiovisual performance "Sound and Light" is the best attraction for visitors to the town.
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