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Bulgarian historical tourism development in Shumen

Overview

Efforts to promote Bulgarian historical heritage in the Shumen region have transitioned from political advocacy to formal inter-municipal cooperation. Initially, GERB leader Boyko Borissov emphasized the importance of the “Dvor na Kirilitsata” cultural-historical complex in Pliša, noting that “preserving history is a way to keep our national identity” and highlighting infrastructure investments to support tourism.

Building on this focus on historical sites, the municipalities of Shumen, Kaspichan, and Veliki Preslav signed an agreement to launch a joint tourism route titled ‘This is Where Bulgaria Begins. Route of the Old Bulgarian Capitals’. This initiative aims to connect five major sites—Pliska, the Court of Cyrillic, Madara, Veliki Preslav, and Shumen—to capitalize on international attention surrounding the Eurovision 2027 contest in Burgas. The project intends to provide a unified narrative of the Bulgarian state's origins and the development of the Cyrillic alphabet through organized transport and digital offerings.

Entities

Eurovision · Veliki Preslav Municipality · Kaspichan Municipality · Shumen Municipality · Burgas

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The municipalities of Shumen, Kaspichan, and Veliki Preslav signed an agreement to develop a joint tourism route titled ‘This is Where Bulgaria Begins. Route of the Old Bulgarian Capitals’. www.moreto.net · travelradar.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The initiative aims to leverage the international interest expected during the Eurovision 2027 contest hosted in Burgas. www.moreto.net · travelradar.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] The development of the tourism product is expected to be completed by mid-September. www.moreto.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed route includes five main destinations: Pliska, the Court of Cyrillic, Madara, Veliki Preslav, and Shumen. travelradar.bg

Timeline

about 24 hours ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Shumen and neighboring municipalities launch historical tourism route
Shumen, Kaspichan, and Veliki Preslav municipalities are developing a joint historical tourism route to attract visitors during the Eurovision 2027 contest in Burgas.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Boyko Borissov promotes Pliša heritage site “Dvor na Kirilitsata” at GERB‑Shumen meeting
Boyko Borissov met GERB‑Shumen leaders at Pliša’s “Dvor na Kirilitsata” complex, urging heritage preservation, infrastructure upgrades and tourism promotion.

Sources

moreto.net · travelradar.bg · tvshumen.bg