Key Information: Tour Duration: 1
day(s) Group Size: 1
- 4
people Destination(s):Bulgaria Specialty Categories:Archeology/History Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 10 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 10 Euro (EUR)
1 day tour to the 'Madara horseman' - a relief portraying a life size horseman, followed by a dog carved on a cliff, about 100 m high. The relief covers an area of 23 m2 . A dying lion is pictured at the feet of the horse. Greek inscriptions around the figure tell of Bulgarian rulers and important events.This is a rare monument, dating from the VIII - IX c. A. D. It is a unique symbol of young Bulgaria. The scene has been depicted realistically and without any unnecessary details. The work displays early Bulgarian medieval art. If you climb at the top of the plateau you will find the remains of a mediaeval fortress and sure enjoy the glorious views to the plain down in your feet!
