“Sound and Light” Show
One of the biggest attractions not only in Bulgaria but in the whole of Southeastern Europe takes place every weekend (in the summer even every day) in Veliko Tarnovo. It is so called „Audiovisual performance of Tsarevets Fortress”. The whole hill is colorfully visualized and synchronized with musical choreography. Remarkable and influential composition recreating the dramatic events in the rise and fall of Medieval Bulgaria.
More than 30 years ago in 1979. With the development of the city of Veliko Tarnovo as a cultural, historical and tourist center, the idea of creating a multimedia show related to the Tsarevets Fortress was born.
The whole idea of „Sound and Light Show” begins with the discussion of placing a bell in the Big Bell Tower of the Patriarchal Church to ring at certain hours.
Subsequently, thanks to the „Art Center – Prague” in the person of Jaromir Hnik, the idea of a complete „Sound and Light Show” was realized.
The project is a concept and initiative of the director Volo Radev, who through 630 kilometers of electric cable network, 2400 color floodlights, 140 flashes and 6 ringing bells, creates a unique spectacle with a breathtaking atmoshere.
“Sound and Light Show” was written by writers Seraphim Severnyak and Anton Donchev. The title is “Tarnovo legend” and follows the path from the founding of Bulgaria in 681. until the conquest of Tarnovgrad by the Ottomans in 1393.
The Czechs, who took part in the creation of the light and sound show, foresaw no more than 12 years of life for the show. Contrary to all expectations, for over 40 years the program has retained its original appearance and impresses viewers around the world. During all this time there is not a single failed show due to a technical malfunction.
A specially built VIP hall with a terrace and panoramic views of the Tsarevets Fortress, which is located behind the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin offers comfortable air-conditioned premise with an unforgettable view of Tsarevets Fortress so that spectators can enjoy the show in all weather conditions.
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