Pliska, Archaeological site and former medieval capital in Shumen Province, Bulgaria
The archaeological reserve contains stone fortifications, a royal palace complex, and a large basilica spread across 23 square kilometers of land.
The settlement served as the first capital of the First Bulgarian Empire from 681 to 893, until Tsar Simeon I moved the administration to Preslav.
The Pliska Literary School, founded in 886 by Boris I, established the foundations for the spread of Slavic writing and literature.
Visitors can explore the archaeological park daily, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the on-site museum administration office.
The remains of the Great Basilica represent the largest Christian cathedral built in southeastern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Location: Kaspichan
Elevation above the sea: 145 m
GPS coordinates: 43.36201,27.12541
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
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