About Targovishte
The city of Targovishte in Bulgaria's north-east is now renamed as Eski Cuma (Old Friday). The city is built on the banks of the Vrana River and has a population of 44 thousand. The city, which has developed considerably in furniture and textile industry, is also a cultural center. The city has hosted important trade centers throughout the years. The city has many historical monuments dating from the Ottoman period. These include Saat Camii (Clock Mosque), Kızana Tomb and Hüseyin Baba Tomb.
The temperature in the city where the Black Sea and the Mediterranean climate coexist varies according to the regions. While the northern parts are colder, the southern parts have slightly mild weather conditions. The people of the region, who have been influenced by the Mediterranean cuisine and Ottoman cuisine, offer many local flavors to the tourists coming to the city. In Targovishte, where chicken soup and dry bean soup are frequently preferred, dough is also on the table.
In general, it is possible to find many local items in shopping areas where souvenir sales are made. The Bukhovtsi Airport in Targovishte is among the transportation networks that the city has.
