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Stepped dwellings from across bend in the Yantra River
Veliko Tărnovo, Bulgaria
The deep chasm of the meandering Yantra River creates a dramatic site for this historic central Bulgarian city, strategically located on the north-south route through the Balkan Mountain range. The old core covers three hills around the river, and buildings cling to the steep slopes. Fortified capital of Bulgaria's medieval kingdom and of the Second Bulgarian Empire, also a key trading center, the city had diverse residents and retains numerous historic structures. Old houses mix with newer structures above the river chasm. (photo 2000)
