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IMG_7525 - The ruins of the royal palace for 22 successive Bulgarian Tsars. The flag of Bulgaria.
IMG_7529 - The central part of the hill was occupied by administrative buildings, and the royal and patriarchal palaces.
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IMG_7539 - With its convoluted loops, the Yantra River carved out an amazing, high ridge for this fortress.
IMG_7540 - The fort served as a place of refuge when the invaders attacked, as often happened in the Balkans.
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IMG_7544 - The Yantra River, our hotel area up to the left, and greater Veliki Tarnovo along the river and beyond
IMG_7545 - The look-out tower had displays, with toys to play with.