The Knight of Madara
The Knight of Madara (Madara Rider) is located one hour from Varna (Bulgaria).
Just before, in Kaspichan you can enjoy a coffee break along a pleasant tree-lined and car-free avenue.
The Knight of Madara is an ancient sculpture carved in the rock. It is a bas-relief 23 meters above the ground and depicts a knight with a spear, a lion and a dog. The surrounding area is rich in history with its caves, a tomb, a fortress and a ritual area.
Close by there is a restaurant for lunch.
Medieval city of Pliska
After visiting the Knight of Madara, continue for 13 kilometers where the ruins of the ancient medieval city of Pliska are located. It’s a national archaeological reserve with a stone wall that encloses the inner city. Among other things you can admire the ruins of the great palace and a large brick cistern, four clay ovens for the production of ceramics and findings related to the making of iron and glass.
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The great basilica of Pliska
After visiting the medieval ruins, a few minutes from the parking lot you will find the remains of the great basilica of Pliska. The architectural complex includes a cathedral, an archiepiscopal palace and a monastery. The courtyard with columns has the shape of an extended rectangle. The size of the basilica is surprising and was considered the largest in Europe until the 17th century.
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