samovodska charshiya complex

clarei775

The area is very picturesque with cobbled streets lined with artisan shops. It is a little touristy however the souvenirs offered on this street are of nice quality. We purchased a lovely copper plate from a small shop where you could watch items being created by a proper craftsman. We also bought a beautiful wooden spoon in the shape of a wheat stalk. The lady in the wood shop where the spoon was purchased was very helpful. My husband who has some trouble walking found the street a little difficult and there are steps on the end of the street nearest the Tsaravets Fortress. Despite the challenging cobbles it was very well worth a visit both for the quaintness of the street and the very good quality souvenirs that can be purchased there.

NStamov

Nice architecture.Lots of antique shops with interesting merchandise ans souveniars.There is an interesting inn builded by a famouse bulgarian architect in the mid 18th centuary.

lambrinim

its a nice pittoresque area with nice old houses and stores small shops with souvenirs with its own colour

dplayer_29

This place is really nice, it is a must while you are in Veliko Tarnovo. You can buy souvenirs, watch the craftsman doing in front of you pottery or preparing traditional coffee or kadaif. You can also see and buy handmade jewelry.

486alexandrap

The street is fool of history, souvenir shops and restaurants. I most loved that there I found people who do by hand their art.

kleic

Of course it's very "touristy" (at least relatively speaking, as there aren't a lot of tourists in Bulgaria!), but the cobblestone streets and old homes are quaint and most of the work being offered is really nicely done (the ceramic shop was my favorite, as it was filled with beautiful and original work of several artists). If you're looking for souvenirs in this part of Europe, there are definitely some finds here. Be forewarned that this area is a bit challenging for anyone who has trouble walking on uneven surfaces. My 18-year-old daughter and I particularly enjoyed walking from the Tsarevets Fortress up to this area. Be sure to look out for the street art!

855BruceH

This is a beautiful part of the old town which has become a tourist mecca for souvenirs, but these souvenirs are better than the average with man art and handicraft items available. There is also a smattering of cafes and bars to entice the tourist as well. We spent a long time here as it was so beautiful and the wares for sale so inviting. The cobblestone streets add to the atmosphere and must be seen if in Veliko Tarnovo.

PhilinBulgaria

Craft shops in shady nooks down the street, street cafes with fine water spray in the heat of Summer, classy restaurants and great to sit and watch the world go by!

Jeanne70

The Samovodska area is a very nice part of the old Veliko Tarnovo, with narrow cobbled stones streets and old pretty houses in different pastel colors, some of them with small gardens with the lovely splash of green climbing plants. It has some cafes, restaurants and many little shops but, unfortunately, if some of the shops sell good quality traditional handicraft products, others sell dreadful knick-knacks which spoils the all atmosphere of the place. We bought some souvenirs in a little shop and a nice looking box of loukoums. It is good that this was not for a present and that we tasted them after coffee because it was not the real Turkish sweet coated in icing sugar but something not appealing and not good. This complex was little of a disappointment.

comradesrunner_9

A lovely area to wonder around and browse in all the little shops. Prices compared to the rest of Bulgaria seemed pretty good.

caroleNorfolk

This was the second time we have been to this complex, it was very nice to walk through, although it did feel a bit touristy, with touristy prices! Nice area to sit and have a drink as well

匿名

This is a great opportunity to learn how people worked and lived back in the old days. You walk from shop to shop and see on the spot how the goods were made. You can buy and support local business. Very interesting walk in history, I would highly recomend to visit if you are planing to go to Veliko Turnovo!

Tsvetana

My personal favourite is the pottery store where one can buy contemporaty copies of the famous Tarnovo sgrafitto ceramics - the type of ceramics used only by the nobility in the old days during the old Bulgarian kingdoms. Notable colours - blue, green and yellow, types - cups and plates. Plates have an option for hanging on the wall. :-) You can also check the jewellery shops with reasonable prices. I bought for myself earrings and a medallion, inspired by archeological findings of jewellery of the aristocratic women of the old kingdoms. :-)

AndreiC10

A very nice street full of small old stores where you can find handmade products. If you visit it early in the morning before all the tourist rush, you really feel the history that this place has been through.

60010222

It's more a tourist attarction that aim to represent the spirit of old city center. There are many small stores that sell different handmade and other products. As main touristic place, prices are naturally a bit higher than normal.It's good to be visited if you're in the city anyway but definitely not something that you have to specially travel and see (the Ethnographic museum ETARA is much better representing the tradition and the athmosphere)