Located in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the old capital of Bulgaria, the Iatrus Residency Program is an ideal opportunity to experience both historical and contemporary attitudes and developments. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River (from where the name of the residency comes) and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the town, where the Iatrus Residency Program also takes place, is situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Sveta Gora, rising from among the meandering turns of the Yantra, the largest river in Northern Bulgaria. On Tsarevets are the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls. A symbol of the city of Veliko Turnovo and one of the most visited monuments in Bulgaria is undoubtedly the fortress of “Tsarevets”. It is located on the same hill that bears its name and is just a few steps from Iatrus Residency Program.

In the old town (Varusha South quarter) you will have the opportunity to explore unique cultural memories and many beautiful places that have kept the history of the city for centuries. Numerous churches, museums, cultural monuments, ancient fountains and houses of worship where some of the city’s most respected artists have given life to their work. Varusha South is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Veliko Tarnovo. With its pleasant atmosphere, it attracts young entrepreneurs and artists who bring new modern air to the city. A new wave of renovations of historical buildings and the abundance of high-quality goods and services revitalized this part of the city into a favourite place for relaxation and entertainment among both tourists and Veliko Tarnovians.