Palace of Omurtag

#73 among destinations in Bulgaria

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The Palace of Omurtag or Aul of Omurtag is an archaeological site in northeastern Bulgaria dating to Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages located near the village of Han Krum in Shumen Province. The site has been pinpointed as the location of a fort and palace of Omurtag, ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire in 815–831, as mentioned in the Chatalar Inscription of 822. Earlier structures in the vicinity of the fortress have been identified as the Arian episcopal see of a Gothic bishop. ()

Local name: Аул на хан Омуртаг Coordinates: 43°11'6"N, 26°53'51"E

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ShumenBulgaria

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Palace of Omurtag – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, Shumen fortress, Round Church, Preslav Treasure.

5.5 miN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, Shumen
140 min walk • The Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, also known as the Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument, is a large monument built on a plateau above the city of Shumen, Bulgaria.
5.4 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Shumen fortress, Shumen
137 min walk • The Shumen fortress is an archaeological site overlooking the city of Shumen in north-eastern Bulgaria. It is an ancient fortress with historical links to a village nearby traced to early Iron Age and later owned by the Thracians in the 5th century BC.
5.2 miSW
Museum, Church
Round Church
132 min walk • Nestled in the serene Bulgarian countryside, the Round Church of Preslav, also known as the Golden Church, stands as a testament to the rich history of medieval Bulgaria. This architectural gem, dating back to the 10th century, is situated in the former capital of the...
4.3 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Preslav Treasure, Preslav
109 min walk • The Preslav Treasure was found in autumn of 1978 at the vineyard in Castana, 3 km to the north - west of the second Bulgarian capital – Veliki Preslav.

Palace of Omurtag

Facts and practical information

Palace of Omurtag – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, Shumen

Shumen fortress, Shumen

Round Church

Preslav Treasure, Preslav