Pliska Archaeological reserve
The Archaeological Reserve Pliska is located 28 km northeast of town of Shumen and 2 km from the modern town of Pliska. The ancient Pliska was the capital of First Bulgarian state since foundation of Bulgaria in 681 by Khan Asparuh (according to the most popular version) till 893.
After years of archaeological research, at an area of 23 km2 were discovered and restored the remains of an "external" and an "internal" town, a Throne Room, a small palace, pagan temple, palace church, water storage, bathrooms, industrial and residential buildings and an impressive cathedral (The Great Basilica - 1,5 km from the East Gate of the fortress).
Most of the interesting objects and artifacts found there are exhibited in the historical museum to the complex. There visitors can learn facts about the lifestyle of the local population and its material and spiritual culture in the period VII-X century.
The Archaeological Reserve of Pliska is one of the most interesting sights in the country and is included in the list of The Hundred tourist sites of Bulgaria.
