St. Nikolay the Miracleworker

The Church of "St Nicholas the Wonderworker" stands in the area of Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and one of the country's most beautiful historic cities. It is dedicated to St Nicholas, the protector of travellers and of those in need, deeply venerated across the Orthodox world.

As a house of prayer, the church lives through its contemplative atmosphere: icons, lamps and the quiet of its services. Veliko Tarnovo itself is a city of churches and monasteries, scattered across the hills above the loops of the Yantra River.

Practical: it is easily reached on foot or by car within Veliko Tarnovo. As an active place of worship, dress modestly and respect services and silence. Combine your visit with the Tsarevets fortress, the Samovodska charshia craftsmen's street and the village of Arbanasi. Details about the church's date and history should be verified on site. Visitor ratings are very high (around 4.7 out of 5).