Yoana Vasileva

For the third year in a row the town of Elena is organizing a fest for its renowned delicacy – the Elenski but. The event will take place on Saturday, 25th October, in the town market; the old authentic houses and the cobbled streets covered with fallen leaves are the best interior for such an event. This year things are going to get even bigger – there will be stalls with lots of knick-knacks from the centre and all the way to the upper square. Many local wine producers will also present their wines. Another attraction will be a ride with a phaeton, a characteristic vehicle of old time Elena.

This year the organizers of the event – Elena Municipality, the Local Tourist Council and Rotary Club – have prepared an even more interesting programme than the previous ones. A stage will be set up in the town square where different performers will entertain the guests and citizens of Elena. The show starts at 12 pm and will continue till 8 pm.

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Hadji Nikoli Inn (situated in Veliko Tarnovo) is featured in the on line contest Emblematic buildings of Bulgaria 2014. The initiative is a follow-up from the Building of the year contest; its aim is to popularize significant and legendary building in Bulgaria which have been renovated or restored in recent years and are inseparable part of the Bulgarian cultural and historic heritage.

12 restored and renovated buildings are part of the contest. The site of the initiative presents them all in an easy user friendly interactive way; site visitors can read lots of ingesting fact, see 360° videos of the buildings and of course vote for their favourite. The one with the most votes will be declared the Emblematic building of the year 2014.

Hadji Nikoli Inn was built in 1858 – 1862 by the ingenious master builder Kolyo Ficheto for the wealthy merchant Hadji Nikola Minchev (Hadji Nikoli). At the time most buildings were predominantly made of wood and the newly-built inn stood out with its splendour and magnificence. Another reason why is it so cherished today is that it’s the only inn in Veliko Tarnovo that has remained intact up to nowadays – there were 70 inns in 1877.

Hadji Nikoli Inn of Veliko Tarnovo is a unique masterpiece of the monumental architecture dating back to the late Renaissance period in Bulgaria. It is declared a cultural monument of national significance. The unique Hadji Nikoli Inn was brought back to life in 2010 following a long and thorough restoration. It has preserved its authentic character but with a modern twist. Hadji Nikoli Inn opened its doors for visitors and guests in March 2010 and quickly turned into a major cultural centre. The Complex of Hadji Nikoli Inn now comprises several exhibition halls and an Art gallery, a restaurant with differently decorated lounges and a garden, a coffee shop and a wine-bar.

If you want to cast your vote and help Hadji Nikoli Inn win you can do it here:

http://emblematichnitesgradi.com/en/vote.php

Citizens of Veliko Tarnovo will be able to live the magic of the Viennese Christmas spirit. The Vienna Classic Orchestra and its renowned conductor Daniel Kavatsa will perform for the first time ever in Bulgaria. The concert in Veliko Tarnovo will be held on December, 5th. The orchestra was founded to conserve and recreate the beauty of Viennese classical music.

All the musicians gave graduated in Vienna and are part of the Vienna Philharmonic and some of the best orchestras around the world. The Philharmonic orchestra is widely renowned and some of the places it has performed include Royal Albert Hall in London and Olympia Hall in Paris.

The concert programme will comprise of two parts. The first part will feature masterpieces by Mozart and during the second one the audience will be delighted with plays by Strauss. The soprano Judith Halasz will sing in both sections. A ballet will transform music to life on stage with their exquisite moves.

The concert in Veliko Tarnovo will start at 8 pm at Vasil Levski Sports and Culture Hall. Tickets are on sale from tomorrow. The price range is from 40 to 100 lv.