Veliko Tarnovo - a city located in northern Bulgaria on the banks of the Yantra River, one of the oldest settlements in the country. The city has a very rich history, the first settlement was formed here in 4-3 century BC, and in the era of the Second there was the capital of the Kingdom. In Veliko Tarnovo focused a lot of historical and architectural monuments. The historic center of the city remained almost unchanged - in the old part is a big part of Veliko Tarnovo museums. This area has a peculiar architecture: like building overhanging the river.

One of the most interesting and picturesque streets of the Old Town is a street named after Russian General Gurko. The most famous of our compatriot has become thanks to successful operations, and the victories of his troops during the war of liberation against Turkish invaders. In 1877, June 25 city, then called Tarnovo, was taken by the Russian detachment under the command of Joseph Vladimirovich Gurko almost no resistance on the part of the Turkish soldiers. From the triumphal march of the Russian army. The detachment Gurko marched down the street, which today bears the name of Field Marshal, a glee large population-Turnovo.

The street is quite steep, takes the hill, many of the buildings are almost on the rocks piled on each other. All the buildings created in the style of the Bulgarian Revival, perfectly restored, is to preserve the atmosphere of the early 19th century, it helps to understand how the city looked in this era. On the street in historic buildings run hotel, small restaurants on the first floor opened shops and workshops. On the street it. General Gurko is Sarafkin house, now there is a museum representing crafts and interiors of the 19th century.

This street is considered the most beautiful in Veliko Tarnovo: stone stairs interspersed with unexpected ups and downs uneven pavement, the windows - pots of colorful flowers, from a beautiful historic oak doors, balcony railings and twisted, dark wood. Offering panoramic views of the Yantra River, visible and monument dedicated Asenovtsi.