Historic site · Bulgaria · Shumen
Madara Rider
An early medieval rock relief of a horseman carved into a cliff.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Madara Rider matters
High up on a sheer cliff, an ancient horseman spears a lion beneath his horse. It was carved in the early Middle Ages and is a UNESCO site. The climb up the steps and the views make it a rewarding stop.
Talking points
- It dates from the early Middle Ages.
- It's carved on a cliff face.
- It's a UNESCO site.
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