Gorna Oryahovitsa, Railway junction city in northern Bulgaria
Gorna Oryahovitsa sits at 218 meters elevation in Veliko Tarnovo Province, surrounded by hills and plateaus near the Yantra River. The town is structured around its central railway station, which connects multiple rail lines.
The area has ancient roots with Thracian settlements from the 5th millennium BC, while Kamaka fortress stood nearby between the 5th and 1st centuries BC. These early settlements show the region was populated long before modern times.
The town maintains traditional Friday markets, a legacy from the Bulgarian National Revival when it became an important trading hub in northern Bulgaria. These markets show how locals and visitors gather and use the place as a living center.
The central railway station offers several daily connections to major cities like Sofia, Varna, and Ruse. A nearby airport serves domestic and international flights for travelers coming from farther away.
The Zaharni Zavodi sugar factory, founded in 1912, is one of Bulgaria's largest confectionery producers, making various sweets and baked goods. The facility has shaped local economy and town life for over a century.
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