Shumen
Shumen is a city in northeastern Bulgaria and the administrative center of Shumen Province. It is situated in the Danubian Plain near the Shumen Plateau, serving as a regional cultural and economic hub. The city hosts higher education, museums, and markets that reflect its long-standing role as a local center of trade and administration.
The area has a long history of settlement, with traces dating back to antiquity. In the Middle
Nearby landmarks include the Madara Rider, a large rock relief dating from the 7th to 6th centuries
Education and culture are served by local institutions such as the Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen,
Shumen’s economy blends industry, services, and agriculture in the surrounding region, anchored by its historic role