Targovishte
A compact provincial city in north-eastern Bulgaria where the Vrana River runs through the centre and the Preslav foothills rise nearby, Targovishte has a walkable core with cafés and restaurants and sits in wine-growing country. Known historically as an old market settlement, it functions today mainly as a regional capital and a practical stopping point for travellers moving between Sofia and the Black Sea coast.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population34,793
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.6 mi
Targovishte: quick answers
Where is Targovishte?
Targovishte is in Bulgaria, about 28 km18 miles in a straight line from Shumen.
How do you get to Targovishte?
The nearest airport is Varna (VAR), about 1 hr 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Targovishte?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is June, with about 85 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Targovishte?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 11 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Targovishte?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Shumen.