City and settlementShumen Province · Veliki Preslav
Veliki Preslav
A medieval capital with palace remains, churches and celebrated painted ceramics.
Middle Ages
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Archaeological complexShumen Province · Madara
Madara and the Madara Rider
The rock relief and surrounding reserve reveal a long-lived sacred and fortified place.
Roman eraLate antiquityMiddle Ages
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City and settlementShumen Province · Pliska
Pliska
Bulgaria’s first capital preserves palaces, defences and the early Christian state centre.
Middle Ages
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FortressShumen Province · Shumen
Shumen Fortress
A multilayered fortress whose streets and churches preserve a medieval town plan.
Thracian eraRoman eraLate antiquityMiddle Ages
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