'''Veliko Tarnovo''' is a city in north central [[Bulgaria]].
It is on the highway motorway running east-west across the country from [[Sofia]] to [[Varna]]. Many roads to the Stara Planina mountain range start from Veliko Tarnovo.
== Hitching out ==
=== All directions ([[Ruse]], [[Sofia]], [[Stara Zagora]], [[Gabrovo]], [[Varna]]) ===
In the city, find the ''Mother Bulgaria'' monument or the big post office. Coming from the old town, at the post office walk left down the street. (direction south, downhill). After ~800m you'll find yourself in front of the big highway motorway crossing. For direction west ([[Sofia]]), take position at the bus stop. For direction south, walk further down under the big bridge, behind it you'll find the end of a ramp and some space on the side to stop cars (see picture). Don't go further as the mountain begins there, not much space then for cars to pull over.