{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bulgaria/veliko-tarnovo","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:52:45.990Z","place":{"city":"Veliko Tarnovo","country":"Bulgaria","countryCode":"BG","lat":43.08124,"lon":25.62904},"safety":{"score":81,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":87,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":80,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe feeling safe walking during daylight; night‑time comfort drops slightly in peripheral districts but remains generally reassuring.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent dossier items show only isolated petty incidents and no active disaster alerts within 500 km, confirming a generally secure environment for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; isolated reports involve street‑level theft in poorly lit peripheral zones after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in tourist hotspots like Tsarevets Fortress and around Independence Square during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Historic Center)","Gurko Street","Independence Square Area"],"avoidAreas":["Outer residential areas near the university after midnight"],"scams":["Overpriced souvenir and craft‑shop scams near Tsarevets Fortress","Fake guided‑tour or “private‑driver” scams targeting tourists at the train station"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Historic Center)","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police patrols, and well-lit streets keep this area safe, though pickpocketing can occur in crowds."},{"name":"Tsarevets Fortress","level":"caution","note":"Popular with tourists; petty theft may happen, especially near entrances and viewpoints."},{"name":"Gurko Street","level":"safe","note":"Pedestrian-friendly, lively cafes, and frequent patrols make it one of the safest zones."},{"name":"University District","level":"caution","note":"Busy at night due to student activity; generally safe but stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Independence Square Area","level":"safe","note":"Commercial hub with regular police presence and good lighting during daytime and evening."}]}}