Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shumen March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shumen](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen-Hotels.d6047362.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shumen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shumen.d6047362.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shumen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shumen.d6047362.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shumen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen.d6047362.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Shumen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shumen Types of activities [Shumen travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen.dx6047362) ![Panoramic view of stunning cliffs in National Historical and Archaeological Reserve Madara. near Shumen, Bulgaria.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047362/d2e813ec-4bfd-4fd3-ad0f-78c947f3741f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of stunning cliffs in National Historical and Archaeological Reserve Madara. near Shumen, Bulgaria.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047362/d2e813ec-4bfd-4fd3-ad0f-78c947f3741f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shumen - Bulgaria, October 29, 2023, Sherif Halil Pasha Mosque, also known as Tombul Mosque](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047362/a470a14e-1844-4abd-a800-3bda3563ca9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, also known as the Founders of the Bulgarian State designed by Bulgarian sculptors Krum Damyanov and Ivan Slavov - Shumen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047362/a52fa779-d179-4d99-bd55-8a0b646a181b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the road to Shumen, travelling from Razgrad. It's located right before you get up on the highway. Amazing field.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047362/26ae1384-db9b-49fb-9cd5-bfc6c4cb29bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Shumen Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Shumen has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Shumen, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Shumen with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Shumen Shumen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Shumen, and make it a breeze to explore Shumen and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6047362) ## Recommended things to do in Shumen | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska](/things-to-do/private-historical-tour-to-madara-horseman-and-ancient-pliska.a49626040.activity-details): £129 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska](/things-to-do/private-historical-tour-to-madara-horseman-and-ancient-pliska.a49626040.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska](/things-to-do/private-historical-tour-to-madara-horseman-and-ancient-pliska.a49626040.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shumen --- ### Popular places to visit #### Shumen Central Park Explore the great outdoors at Shumen Central Park, a lovely green space in Shumen. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen-Central-Park-Shumen.d553248621565341591.Attraction) #### Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria Find out about the history of Shumen when you take a trip to Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-1300-Years-Of-Bulgaria-Shumen.d553248621533038989.Attraction) #### Pripoden Park You can find out about the history of Shumen with a visit to Pripoden Park. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pripoden-Park-Shumen.d553248621533038988.Attraction) #### Shumen Fortress You can study the exhibits at Shumen Fortress, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Shumen. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen-Fortress-Veliki-Preslav.d553248621532502841.Attraction) #### Museum of Pancho Vladigerov You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Pancho Vladigerov, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Shumen. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Pancho-Vladigerov-Shumen.d553248621533038987.Attraction) #### Tombul Mosque After visiting Tombul Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shumen. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tombul-Mosque-Shumen.d553248621532502840.Attraction) #### Madara Rider Learn about the local history of Shumen with a stop at Madara Rider. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madara-Rider-Kaspichan.d803400067161260032.Attraction) #### Monument of Freedom You can find out about the history of Shumen with a visit to Monument of Freedom. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-Of-Freedom-Shumen.d553248621533038986.Attraction) #### Shumen Regional History Museum You can browse the exhibits at Shumen Regional History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Shumen. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shumen-Regional-History-Museum-Shumen.d553248621533038990.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Shumen ![Targovishte Bulgaria drone aerial panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10051/80b3229f-95b7-49a7-bef2-53e64dd54d8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Targovishte ![Ovech Castle lies in Provadia town in the northeastern Bulgaria, in Varna Province, close to the Black Sea. The medieval Bulgarian name corresponds directly to ovca = sheep. Ovech was key center of the First Bulgarian Empire with an important monastery at the modern village of Ravna, of the church consecrated in 897, and a major scriptorium of the Preslav Literary School. The rebel leader and subsequently emperor of Bulgaria Ivaylo defeated in 1279 a 10,000-strong Byzantine army near the city. During the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 14th century Ovech was the seat of a metropolitan. Ottomans captured Ovech after a long siege in 1388. In the 17th and 18th century Provadia /Turkish name/ was a commercial center of the Ottoman Empire and inhabited by many Jewish and Ragusan /Dubrovnik/merchants. The 16th-17th-century Dubrovnik-style church still stands in the nearby village of Dobrina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000402135/4f3f4b51-e2b7-4890-b5bd-cc5a683b248b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Provadia ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shumen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Shumen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shumen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Shumen? ### What are some activities to do in Shumen with kids? > - [Private Historical Tour to Madara Horseman and Ancient Pliska](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-historical-tour-to-madara-horseman-and-ancient-pliska.a49626040.activity-details) ### What to do in Shumen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Shumen? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - [3 Star Hotels in Novi Pazar ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Novi-Pazar-Hotels.s30-0-d3000402118.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Novi Pazar ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Novi-Pazar-Hotels.s40-0-d3000402118.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Shumen Province ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Shumen-Province-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d553248635975177257-tGayFriendlyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) - [Kaspichan Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaspichan-Hotels.d3000043694.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kyulevcha Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyulevcha-Hotels.d3000475615.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Madara Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madara-Hotels.d6126611.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Madara National Historical and Archaeological Reserve ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madara-National-Historical-And-Archaeological-Reserve-Hotels.0-l6097932-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Novi Pazar Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Novi-Pazar-Hotels.d3000402118.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Osmar Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Osmar-Hotels.d3000043610.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Pliska Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pliska-Hotels.d3000043593.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Smyadovo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Smyadovo-Hotels.d553248635967613157.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sushina Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sushina-Hotels.d3000043532.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Veliki Preslav Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Veliki-Preslav-Hotels.d3000043506.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Madara ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Madara.d6126611.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Osmar ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Osmar.d3000043610.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit Kaspichan ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaspichan.dx3000043694) - [Madara Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madara.d6126611.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Pliska ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pliska.dx3000043593) - [Visit Sushina ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sushina.dx3000043532) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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