Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria

Shumen, Bulgaria

The Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, also known as the Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument, is a large monument built on a plateau above the city of Shumen, Bulgaria. It was built in 1981 to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the First Bulgarian Empire.

The monument is built in concrete in a Cubist style, and was designed by Bulgarian sculptors Krum Damyanov and Ivan Slavov. It is reached by a processional concrete stairway from Shumen, or by road. It stands at a height of 450 m above sea level and can be seen from 30 km away.

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    Shumen, Bulgaria
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    Founded: 1981
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    Kelly Ward (4 months ago)
    Awe inspiring. The statue shadows over the city and the size is unbelievable. Every detail is superb, wow what a place. You can drive right up to it with just a short walk to the cashier.
    ilko samodivkin (4 months ago)
    A must see site. Definitely makes you think about the past and humbles you. Great historical heritage and the best view of Shumen from the high ground. Parking is a bit distant so prepare for a 5 min walk to the entrance.
    Ton de Kruyff (4 months ago)
    Big, bigger, biggest! The Monument to the Founders of the Bulgarian State is one you can’t miss. Visible from 30 km away, it is 450 meters above sea level. Construction began in 1979 and in 1981, the year in which 1300 years of Bulgaria were celebrated, the monument was unveiled. You can get there on foot (2 kilometers/1300 steps from the Freedom Monument in the center of Shumen) or by car. There is a large parking lot. The monument is very well maintained and, unlike other monuments in Bulgaria, you are not alone there. At the ticket office there are explanatory leaflets available in many languages. It is advisable to take one with you (and return it later), otherwise the meaning of the figures and mosaics will escape you. A very impressive monument that you will not soon forget. Recommended!
    MM KATZ (6 months ago)
    Great stop! It's one of my preferred spots in Bulgaria. The entrance fee is 2 Euro. There are plenty of parking places, toilets and a coffee shop.
    Tina Yuan (7 months ago)
    This is a highly wonderful place. I appreciate and admire the ancestors who built such a magical place. It is a place worth visiting once in a lifetime to feel the value of history and what we are lucky to see today. Tina Yuan from Vietnam
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