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'''Veliko Tarnovo''' is a city in north central [[Bulgaria]].
It is on the motorway running east-west across the country from [[Sofia]] to [[Varna]]. Many roads to the Stara Planina mountain range start from Veliko Tarnovo. If you are going to hitch to Велико Търново with a sign and you want to shorten the name, write В. Търново, as that is what the Bulgarians and their road signs shorten it to.
== Hitchhiking out ==
[[File:DSCF4096.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Bus stop for direction west (Sofia)]]
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 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.
If you are hitchhiking up to North towards Romania (maybe make a sign for Ruse first), go down the street Hristo Bolev to where you can see the big main roads going to Varna, Sofia etc. Head to the right so that you get on the road number 5 (E85) that goes towards Ruse. Cross so that you are on the right side of the road and lift your thumb up. There is a lot of space for cars to pull over and chances of getting a ride to Ruse are good.
[[Category:Bulgaria]]
[[Category:E85]]
[[Category:Route to Istanbul]]
[[bg:Велико Търново]]
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