Scenes from late afternoon / early evening stroll in the area around Marno Pole park (Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria)

After my visit to Tsarevets Fortress I worked my way back to the more contemporary area of the city over near Marno Pole Park, which seems like a great zone to stay in if you were going to be here for a longer stay. Only a 30-minute walk from Tsarevets on the far east side of the city. And plenty of retail and dining option in the streets surrounding the park in all directions.

The park itself was peaceful at this time (late-ish afternoon on a mid-November Sunday). They were starting to set up for Christmas markets.

The big central water feature was shut down for the season.

But if you check out the photos at its Google Maps link you can see what it looks like filled up with fountains activated.

I continued down along bul. Vasil Levski for a bit, appreciating seasonal decorations in the twilight before grabbing dinner at Burger & Sweets, wrapping up a full day checking out Veliko Tarnovo.