Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, Brutalist monument on Shumen plateau, Bulgaria.
The Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria stands 18 meters tall at 450 meters elevation, featuring concrete pillars surrounding an enclosed courtyard.
The monument opened in 1981 to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the First Bulgarian Empire, which began in 681 with the establishment of Bulgaria.
The concrete structure includes sculptures by Krum Damyanov and Ivan Slavov depicting Bulgarian leaders, plus Southeast Europe's largest mosaic panel displaying cultural developments.
Visitors can reach the monument through a 1300-step concrete stairway from Shumen city or by road, with an entry fee of 3 lev.
The monument's strategic position allows visibility from 30 kilometers away, making it a central reference point across the regional landscape.
Location: Shumen
Official opening: November 28, 1981
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Elevation above the sea: 450 m
Height: 18 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
Phone: +35954872598
Website: https://ab-bg.com/bg1300/index.php?lang=
GPS coordinates: 43.26250,26.92222
Latest update: May 14, 2025 01:22
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