Fun facts about Shumen
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The city was first mentioned as Šimeonis in 1153 by the Arab traveler Idrisi.
Shumen
Bulgaria
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
From the “Etymology” section
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Shumen is home to the largest mosque in Bulgaria, known as the Tombul Mosque.
Shumen
Bulgaria
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
From the “Population” section
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The Madara Horseman, a World Heritage Site and the only example of medieval rock art in Europe, is located near Shumen.
Shumen
Bulgaria
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
From the “Main sights” section
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Shumen was called Kolarovgrad from 1950 to 1965 after the communist leader Vasil Kolarov.
Shumen
Bulgaria
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
From the “History” section
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Shumen Peak in Antarctica is named after the city of Shumen.
Shumen
Bulgaria
Shumen is the tenth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and economic capital of Shumen Province.
From the “Honour” section
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