John Atanasov Second, October 9th, 2013
"Veliko Tarnovo is a very interesting, exciting and changing place. You have achieved a lot, your light show is impressive and so is your new museum with wax figures. It is my pleasure to be here because I think this town is constantly evolving. The application for European Capital of Culture is a great opportunity for the town that has something to show to the world."
John Pielmeier, September 30th, 2013, American producer and screenwriter
"I support the application of the town of Veliko Tarnovo for European Capital of Culture in 2019 because Veliko Tarnovo is a magnetic town. In my idea of the Old continent Veliko Tarnovo has already found its place. It is not only a capital of culture, for me it is the capital of Europe's history. I have no doubt that the application of the town for European Capital of Culture shall be successful."
Uriah Heep, August 18th, 2013
"It's great that the town of Veliko Tarnovo is an applicant for European Capital of Culture. Bravo! We wish you success."
Jarosław Obremski, Director of the Program Council of Wrocław - European Capital of Culture 2016, March 13th, 2013
"Winning the title of European Capital of Culture is a good symbol for the town. In assessing the nominated cities, not only the cultural projects are taken into account but the number of students and the attractiveness as a tourist destination. In this respect, the town of Veliko Tarnovo has very good chances."
Krzysztof Mai, director of IMPART festival office, responsible for all activities related to the implementation of Wroclaw 2016
"Veliko Tarnovo has a great potential and very real opportunity to compete for the European Capital of Culture 2019."
Graduates of Vienna Diplomatic Academy, April 5th, 2013
"You have our support and our votes for your application for European Capital of Culture."