First Ever Synagogue from Medieval Bulgarian Empire Discovered in Trapesitsa Fortress in Old Capital Veliko Tarnovo
The first known synagogue from the times of the medieval Bulgarian Empire has been discovered by archaeologists excavating the Trapesitsa Fortress in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the successor of Tarnovgrad, which was capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire in…
‘Extremely Rare’ Wall Tower Discovered in Medieval Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A previously unknown fortress tower described as an “extremely rare facility” has been discovered by archaeologists excavating the Trapesitsa Fortress in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria.
Baby Burial in Clay Pot Found in 1330s Church in Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
An odd burial in which a very young child, or a baby, was buried inside a clay pot has been discovered together with over 50 other graves under the floor of a 14th century church in the Trapesitsa Fortress in…
World’s First Medieval Gold Cross Reliquary with Holy Cross Particle Discovered in Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A 12th century cross, which is a reliquary (engolpion) containing a particle from the Holy Cross from Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, and is the first known artifact of its kind that is made of pure gold, has been discovered by archaeologists…
Intriguing 13th Century Church with Surviving Frescos of Jesus Christ Discovered in Trapesitsa Fortress in Medieval Bulgarian Capital Veliko Tarnovo
A previously unknown 13th century church has been discovered in the Trapesitsa Fortress, one of the citadels of medieval Tarnovgrad (today’s Veliko Tarnovo), capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396/1422), with the temple featuring surviving frescoes of Jesus Christ.
Unknown 14th Century Church Containing Hoard of Bronze Engolpion Crosses Discovered in Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A previously unknown church from the 14th century containing a hidden hoard of bronze engolpion crosses and other Christian artifacts have been discovered during archaeological excavations in the Trapesitsa Hill Fortress, one of the citadels of medieval Tarnovgrad, today’s Veliko…
Veliko Tarnovo Museum to Raise Bulgarian Flag on Trapesitsa Fortress after Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
The History Museum in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo has raised enough funds from donations in order to buy a sizable Bulgarian flag for the new open-air museum at the Trapesitsa Fortress.
Newly Restored Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Attracts over 1,000 Tourists on Day One
A total of over 1,000 tourists have visited the newly restored Trapesitsa Hill Fortress in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria, the successor of medieval Tarnovgrad, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396/1422), on the first…
Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Unveils Newly Restored Trapesitsa Fortress in Controversial Project with Azerbaijan Funding
The city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria, the successor of medieval Tarnovgrad, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396/1422), has formally opened for visitors the Trapesitsa Hill Fortress, which has been partly restored in a controversial project…
Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo to Open for Tourists Trapesitsa Fortress after Restoration with Azerbaijan Money
The city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria, the successor of medieval Tarnovgrad, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396/1422), is going to open for visitors the Trapesitsa Hill Fortress, which has been partly restored with funding from…
14th Century Bishop’s Bone Crosier to Be Displayed at Restored Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo
A very rare find, a bone crosier, i.e. a staff, of a Bulgarian bishop from the 14th century is to be displayed in the museum exhibition of the soon to be opened newly restored Trapesitsa Fortress in the city of…
Restoration of Trapesitsa Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Features Interactive Exhibition Center
The ongoing project for the partial archaeological restoration of the Trapesitsa Fortress in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the modern-day successor of the medieval Bulgarian capital Tarvnograd, has provided for the construction of an interactive exhibition center.
Veliko Tarnovo History Museum Raises Funds to Raise Bulgaria’s Flag on Trapesitsa Fortress
The Regional Museum of History in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria has started a campaign to raise money in order to purchase and raise a large Bulgarian flag on the ruins of the Trapesitsa Hill Fortress.
Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Comes Up with New Projects to Develop Medieval Tarnovgrad’s Citadels Trapesitsa, Tsarevets
Tsarevets and Trapesitsa, the two citadels of medieval Tarnovgrad, today’s city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396 AD), will be restored and promoted further by Veliko Tarnovo Municipality with…
Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Renovating Historic Train Station to Make Trapesitsa Fortress Accessible for Tourists
The city of Veliko Tarnovo in Central North Bulgaria is about to complete the renovation of the Trapesitsa Train Station, a historic place which is also the key to making the Trapesitsa Fortress, one of the two citadels (together with…
