Monument of the Assenevtsi kings
Type: Memorial
Location: Town Veliko Turnovo »
In Bulgarian: Паметник на Асеневци »
Monument of the Asenevtsi kings (aka "The riders")in Veliko Tarnovo was founded in 1985 in occasion of national celebrations of 800 years of the uprising of the brothers Asen and Peter and the proclamation of Tarnovo as the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185 - 1393). The monument is dedicated to the four Bulgarian Kings - Assen, Peter, Kaloyan and Ivan Asen II. During their management Bulgaria reached a peak in its development as country and the capital Tarnovo is one of the most remarkable and powerful cities in Europe.
The Monument is situated in the area of Boruna (a river peninsula) and can be reached by "The Stambolov`s bridge". The composition is very beautiful and represents four majestic horsemen, each looking in different directions, and in the middle - a huge sword. The place is a favorite of residents and guests of the town for meetings and walks. From here there are great views of the Yantra River and the houses arranged in tiers across.
The Monument is situated in the area of Boruna (a river peninsula) and can be reached by "The Stambolov`s bridge". The composition is very beautiful and represents four majestic horsemen, each looking in different directions, and in the middle - a huge sword. The place is a favorite of residents and guests of the town for meetings and walks. From here there are great views of the Yantra River and the houses arranged in tiers across.
