Bulgarian Monuments

Bulgaria is a country with an amazing nature and a huge number of culture monuments. Thousands of priceless historical relics can be found in our museums. We have had great capitals, enormous castles, monasteries, churches. And our original villages amaze not only the tourists.

Kazanlak Tomb

The Kazanlak Tomb was found accidentally in 1944. It’s from the time of the Odrysian kingdom (4th century BC). It’s also the tomb in best shape. The Kazanlak tomb was already robbed in ancient times.

The tomb has rectangular entrance made of stone blocks with proportions 2.60 on 1.84 meters. It has vaulted hall from well-done bricks, 1.96 long  and  1.12 meters wide; the  brick grave chamber  is 3.25 meters high.

  The wall-paintings that show battles scenes are unique- with figures of warriors with helmets, long spears and big shields. The central scene is dedicated to the Thracian hero and his wife who are having feasting, holding hands and wearing wreaths on their heads. They’re surrounded by musicians and servants. The brilliant wall-painting has been made by Atenion from the Thracian town Maroneya.

The Madara Rider

The Madara Rider from the 7-9 century is one of a kind in Europe. It’s a relief that has been cut out on 23 meters above ground on a vertical high cliff. It depicts a majestic horseman that’s probably Khan Tervel. The horseman is in real size, dressed in luxurious rich garments, with long hair, with a spear in hand, piercing a fallen lion. There’s an eagle flying in front of  him and a dog running after him. The scene symbolizes a military triumph.

Tsarevets

Tsarevets is the central of the 3rd Bulgarian capital’s three hills. It’s unapproachable, protected by Yantra river and the strong stone walls with embrasures. Here were the castles of the Bulgarian kings and the impressive patriarchal church “Saint Ascension”. The blossoming of the life and culture in Tsarevets was during the 15th century.

The stronghold had a main entrance and two small gates. On of them drops on a path that leads to the “SS. Forty Martyrs” church.   The Baldwin Tower was restored where the  Latin Emperor Baldwin I found his death.