Arbanasi (Veliko Tarnovo)
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Arbanasi (Bulgarian: Арбанаси [arbɐˈnasi]) is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo (four kilometres away) and Gorna Oryahovitsa. It is known for the rich history and large number of historical monuments, such as 17th- and 18th-century churches and examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, which have turned it into a popular tourist destination.
Arbanasi
Арбанаси | |
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Coordinates: 43°06′N 25°40′E | |
Country | Bulgaria |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Area code | 062 |
Website | Arbanassi.org, The Official Website of Arbanassi |
The name of the village is derived from the word Arbanas meaning "Albanian" in Bulgarian[1] of the medieval period. During the Ottoman era, the Turkish term Arnavud meaning "Albanian" was also used as a name for the village.[1] As of 2005, Arbanasi has a population of 291 and the mayor is Tosho Krastev. It lies at 43°6′N 25°40′E, 400 metres above sea level.