Veliko Tarnovo is a city located in Northern Bulgaria on the banks of the Yantra river, one of the oldest settlements in the country. The city has very rich history, the first settlement was founded here in the 4th-3rd century BC, and in the era of the Second Kingdom, it was the capital. In Veliko Tarnovo are many historical and architectural monuments. The historic centre has remained almost unchanged – in the old town is the town of Veliko Turnovo museums. This area has the architecture: buildings as if hanging over the river.

One of the most interesting and picturesque streets of the Old town is a street named after the Russian General Gurko. The most famous our compatriot has become due to the successful operations and victories of his unit during the war of liberation against the Turkish invaders. In 1877 June 25, the city, then known as Tarnovo, was taken by the Russian detachment under the command of Iosif Vladimirovich Gurko almost without resistance from the Turkish soldiers. From here began the triumphant March of the Russian army. Squad Gurko, marched across the street which today bears the name of field Marshal, under glee Veliko Turnovo population.

The street is rather steep, runs along the hillside, many of the buildings are almost on the rocks, nagromozhdenie each other. All the buildings built in the style of the Bulgarian Renaissance, perfectly restored, preserved the atmosphere of the early 19th century, which helps to understand how the city looked like in this era. On the street in old buildings house hotel, small restaurants on the first floor opened shops and workshops. On the street. General Gurko is Sharefkin house, now there is a Museum, representing crafts and interiors of the 19th century.

This street is considered the most picturesque in Veliko tŭrnovo: stone stairs alternating with sudden descents and climbs uneven pavement, the Windows – pots with bright flowers, beautiful old buildings with oak doors, twisted railings and balconies in dark wood. From here you have panoramic views of the Yantra river, is seen the monument, devoted to Asenova.