Notice the bridge crossing the River Yantra. The picture was taken from within the old city. This is the Statue of Heros.

A young couple enjoy one another beneath the blue canopy. On the facing building wall is a reminder of a time when the city was the strongest Bulgarian fortress and Crusaders were attempting to capture it.

Dotty, in khaki slacks, is checking out something on this busy Samovodene shopping street. I caught her before she succumbed!

Just a pretty front of an apartment building on the same street with the shops.
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