Religious tourism

There are temples from many religions in the Shumen region. There are 3 Orthodox temples in the town, also the temples in the remote neighborhoods of “Divdyadovo”, “Makak” and “Matnitsa”. Here is the largest mosque preserved from the Ottoman period in Bulgaria – Tombul Mosque. One of the most highly energetic places in Bulgaria is located near the Madara Horseman (“Madarski konnik”) where there was a proto-Bulgarian pagan sanctuary – Kapishte. There is a Catholic monastery in the village of Tsarev Brod. In addition, near the village of Zlatar, on a high place with a view of the Fore-Balkans and the valley of the Golyama Kamchia River, hides the Zlatar Monastery. In the villages and surrounding towns you can find wonderful Orthodox temples , built in different architectural styles and from different periods. Find out more about them on our website on the “Religious Sites” page in the “Sightseeing” section. On this page we will offer you different options for religious tourism routes while you are in Shumen and around.

А 2-day religious tourism itinerary:

Day 1. Arrival in Shumen. A visit to the oldest Bulgarian Orthodox church in Shumen – “Ascension of the Lord”. Then, a visit to Tombul Mosque “Sherif Khalil Pasha”. Finally, a visit to the Armenian Church “St. Mother of God”.

Day 2. A visit to Zlatarski Monastery “Saints Peter and Paul”. A visit to the monastery in the Patleyna reserve, in Veliki Preslav. It consists of an old building and a new building. A visit to the Catholic Monastery “Benedictine Sisters” in the village of Tsarev Brod.

A 3-day religious tourism itinerary in Shumen region:

Day 1. Arrival in Shumen. A visit to the oldest Bulgarian Orthodox church in Shumen – “Ascension of the Lord”. Then, a visit to Tombul Mosque “Sherif Khalil Pasha”. Finally, a visit to the Armenian Church “St. Mother of God”.

Day 2. A visit to Zlatar Monastery “Saints Peter and Paul”, in the village of Zlatar. Then, a visit to the monastery in Patleyna reserve, Veliki Preslav . A visit to the church “Holy Trinity” in Ivanski – it is one of the largest and most beautiful temples in the Shumen region.

Day 3. A visit to the Catholic Monastery “Benedictine Sisters” in Tsarev Brod. Then, a visit to the Great Basilica in the first Bulgarian capital Pliska. Finally, a visit to the Proto-Bulgarian sanctuary “Kapishte” near the Madara Rider.

A 5-day religious tourism itinerary in the region of Shumen.

Day 1: Arrival in Shumen. A Visit to the oldest Bulgarian Orthodox church in Shumen – “Ascension of the Lord”. A Visit to Tombul Mosque “Sherif Khalil Pasha”. A visit to the Armenian Church “St. Mother of God”.

Day 2. A visit to Hankrumovski medieval rock monastery in the Shumen Plateau with a hike from the Students’grave (Groba na kursistite) on the Shumen plateau.

Day 3. A visit to Zlatarski Monastery “Saints Peter and Paul”. A visit to the Church “Holy Trinity” in the village of Ivanski. A visit to the Golden Church in the Old Town “Preslav” and the monastery in the Patleyna reserve near the town of Veliki Preslav.

Day 4: Trekking starting in the village of Osmar. A visit to the rock monastery Podkovata and the Kostadinov rock monastery above the village. Here is also the rock phenomenon “The Eye” – a strong energy place. Return to the village of Osmar, where you can see the church of “Saints Constantine and Elena”, which dates back to 1862.

Day 5. A visit to the Catholic Monastery “Benedictine Sisters” in Tsarev Brod. A visit to the Proto-Bulgarian sanctuary Kapishteto next to the Madara rider – one of the most energetic places in Bulgaria. A visit to the Great Basilica in the first Bulgarian capital Pliska.