Sherif Khalil Pasha Mosque (Tombul Mosque)

A very interesting and different place for your visit would be the Sherif Khalil Pasha Mosque (Tombul Mosque). It is the third largest Muslim house of prayer on the Balkan Peninsula. It was built in 1744 by order of Sherif Khalil Pasha. The Mosque is known by the name “Tombul” because of the dome’s tumbled shape. The architecture of the temple is influenced by the oriental architectural style “Tulip”, which emerged in the early 18th century and is also characterized by elements of the French Baroque. The interior is lavishly decorated with sculpture, baroque details and stained glass windows. The craftsman has achieved great acoustics by incorporating clay pots. Against entrance fee, you can visit the mosque and walk around this unique cultural and historical monument, as well as explore its yard.

The complex was declared a cultural monument bearing national significance. 
The mosque is one of the country’s 100 national tourist sites.

For more details:

Location: city of Shumen, 21 G. Rakovski Street
Tel: +359 (54) 802 875
09:00 – 18:00