Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument — Shumen

Location: Shumen · Shumen

History and archaeology

Location: Shumen. Province: Shumen. Category: History and archaeology.

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Opened in 1981 for Bulgaria’s 1,300th anniversary, the complex depicts rulers and scholars of the First Bulgarian Empire. Sculptural figures, mosaics and inscriptions culminate in an imposing lion above Shumen Plateau.

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Български туристически съюз — Паметник "Създатели на българската държава" — Шумен

Reviewed on October 13, 2026

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