National historical-archaeological preserve "Pliska"
Capital of the first Bulgarian state established from Asparouh. Relics from monumental architectural objects are situated on an area of 23 kmІ. In the archaeological museum, conditions of life of the villages, the materials and the spiritual culture
from the period VII - X centuries are shown.
Telephone: 05323/2012; 054/800 66
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Guided lecture: Bulgarian language, Foreign language
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.
Telephone 05313/2095 ; 054/80 626
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Guided lecture: Bulgarian language, Foreign language
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.
Telephone: 0538/2630; 3243
Working hours: 8:00 - 17:00
Guided lecture: Bulgarian, Russian and English
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