Madara archeological reserve

/ 20 km from Shumen/

Visitors will see the unique relief of Madara Horseman. Hewn into the rock, 25 meters above the earth, is the figure of a horseman - symbol of the powerful Bulgarian ruler. Madara Horseman is under the auspices of UNESCO.Tourists will be enthralled by the magnificent acoustics of The Big Cave ancient sanctuary. It is a cave in the rock down which runs water that people have used for centuries for its healing effect.

 

Complex to the founders of the
Bulgarian state

 

The monument has been built on the Shumen plateau overlooking the city.
It gives a new view of the Bulgarian history and an opportunity to feel the spirit of the Bulgarian cultural and historical uprising.

 

 

Tombul Mosque

 

It was built in 1745. The stones were taken from the remains of Bulgaria's first and second capitals Pliska and Preslav.
The Mosque prides itself on original architecture, unique frescoes and rich ornaments.
The Tombul Mosque is under the auspices of UNESCO.


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