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Region Shumen - short description:
On the territory of the region of Shumen many cultural, natural, architectural and historical monuments and landmarks are placed, which are loved and preferred places to be visited not only by the local inhabitants, but by our guests from the country and abroad. Culture plays an important role in Shumen and in its region. The cultural life in Shumen helps to define the importance of Bulgarian customs and heritage, and these traditions are preserved in our unique region. Even with its future accession into the EU, Shumen has managed to embrace globalization, while at the same time not forgetting the strong historical foundation that helped to make the region what it is today.The places strongly advised to be visited are:
National historical archeological preserve "Madara" The wealth of open-air archeological monuments dating from 4000 B.C. to the 15th century give reasons for researchers to call Madara the "Bulgarian Troyan". The most remarkable monument in the preserve is the unique rock relief Madara Horseman.
The only in Europe, it is a model of old Bulgarian art and symbolizes the power and greatness of the Bulgarian state. The inscriptions around the horseman are written in the Greek language, revealing the entrance of three Bulgarian Khans -Tervel, Krum, Omurtag . The Madara Horseman is recognized by UNESCO as a World Hertitage site. In the historical sciences Madara is well-known as a religious center. Found here are sanctuaries, Christian churches, chapels. During the 14th century, in the rocks of the plateau, the biggest Bulgarian rock monastery was created with over 150 chambers. Today Madara is one of the most visited tourist sites in the country.
Historical - archaeological preserve "Shumen Fortress" Rising three kilometers west of the city of Shumen is the Shumen Fortress which has existed more than 3200 years. During early and late middle ages the Shumen Fortress was Bulgarian maintained and played an important role in the history. During 1444, bout the time of the crusade march of Vladislav III Yagelo, the fortress was destroyed and burned down. The Fortress is one of the most explored archaeological sites in the country. The fortress and the cultural architecture, homes and thousands of movable monuments bear record of the diverse functions during the different periods, predominantly during the time of the second Bulgarian kingdom. Today the Shumen fortress is exhibited as an open-air museum.
National historical-archaeological preserve "Pliska"
Capital of the first Bulgarian state established from khan Asparuh. Relics from monumental architectural objects are situated on an area of 23 km2. In the archaeological museum, conditions of life of the villages, the materials and the spiritual culture from the period VII - X centuries are shown.
National historical-archaeological preserve "Veliki Preslav" Capital of the Bulgarian state from 893 to 972. In the archaelogical museum are masterpieces of the Bulgarian Golden age: Preslavian golden treasure, the ceramic icon "St. Teodor", a golden stamp collection, authentic written monuments from IX - XI centuries.
