Memorial Complex Founders of Bulgarian State

Memorial complex Founders of Bulgarian State, constructed to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the foundation of the Bulgaria, was opened in 1981. It is located near the town of Shumen, within the territory of Shumen Plateau Nature Park and its silhouette can be seen within a 30 km radius. Its architecture construction consists of two groups of dynamic concrete structures built at different angles, facing north and south, with fixed sculpture figures of Bulgarian rulers from 7th-10th c. The largest outdoor mosaic-triptych on the Balkan Peninsula, by means of interrelated figures and letters, represents the idea of establishment, development and rise of the Bulgarian State. Medieval crosses along with stone pillar cleverly complete the gallery.

Next to the monument is on display an ancient Bulgarian yurt replica where tourists can experience the everyday life of the early Bulgars, dress up in costumes with armoury, take pictures and shoot a bow. 

In the nearby information center is on display an exposition titled “Monumental art in the last decades of the 20th c.” where historical documentaries are screened. The main hall is a place for wedding ceremonies. In 1997 the complex received the awards of Shumen and “TOUREXPO” for its contribution to the development of tourism in the region.

Opening hours: April-October 08:30 h-19:00 h

November-March 08:30 h-17:00 h

Еntrance fee:

Adults: 6,00 BGN 3,07 EUR

Children and students up to 26 years: 3,00 BGN 1,53 EUR

Senior citizens: 4,00 BGN 2,05 EUR

People with disabilities: 1,00 BGN 0,51 EUR

Family package: 13,00 BGN 6,65 EUR

Guided tour in Bulgarian: 15,00 BGN 7,67 EUR

Guided tour in a different language: 25,00 BGN 12,78 EUR

Guided tours are available in five languages.

Group discounts:

More than 15 people: 5,50 BGN 2,81 EUR per person

Groups organized through Municipal enterprise “TOURISM, PUBLIC EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS” or travel agencies: 5,00 BGN 2,56 EUR

Leaders of student groups: 0,00 BGN (groups must be more than 10 students)

FREE ENTRANCE for everyone: last Monday of every month

Combination ticket: Memorial complex and Srebrov’s house: 8,00 BGN 4,09 EUR

Entrance Proto-Bulgarian yurt -1,00 BGN 0,51 EUR

If you want to take a photo dressed up in Proto-Bulgarian clothes- 1,00 BGN per picture 0,51 EUR

Costumes and props for photoshoots- 5,00 BGN per photo 2,56 EUR

Civil marriage ceremony: 120 BGN 61,36 EUR ( weekdays and weekends)

bank holidays 150 EUR 76,70 EUR

Civil marriage ceremony in or in front of the ritual hall (in or outside the Information centre of the memorial complex) 95 BGN 48.57 EUR

Weekends and bank holidays 100 BGN 51,13 EUR

For more information:
Tel: +359 (54) 872 107, +359 (54) 872 598;

+359 (54) 857 773, +359 877 430 055