Arbanasi - 33 Hotels, Guest houses, Family hotels...

Arbanassi is one of the most famous architectural reserve in Bulgaria. Situated on a rocky plateau about 5 km from the old town of Veliko Tarnovo. Arbanassi is a historic destination preferred by many tourists, who impresses with preserved Renaissance architecture of 16-17 centuries distant. Fortress-houses in the village are characterized by high stone walls, behind which lie picturesque gardens. The village offers many accommodation offering everything you need to tourists for a relaxing holiday combined with comfort and beauty. Bulgarian boyars Arbanassi founded in the 14th century and decades of domination of the Ottoman satovnitsi. In the mid 16th century became the owner of Rustem Pasha, asking local people to guard the pass, and in return they provide tax relief, which was a prerequisite for the development of the village during the 17-18 century. Its inhabitants are involved in international trade and develop crafts as gold, copper, blacksmithing. In 1779 there was opened in the Bulgarian lands first Greek school. If you are a guest of Arbanassi not miss to visit two monasteries and five churches, dating from the 15-16 century.