Madara Rider | Why Bulgaria is a Vacation for Every Type of Traveler
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Madara Rider is a large medieval rock relief carved on the Madara Plateau that dates back to the late 7th century. The UNESCO World Heritage Site came to be during the reign of Bulgar Khan Tervel, the Khan of Bulgaria during the First Bulgarian Empire; it depicts a majestic 75-foot horseman who is thrusting a spear into a lion. Though the site is still a very popular attraction, the details of the relief are now unrecognizable due to erosion. Visitors can learn about the story behind the Madara Rider from guides who love to explain the legend as well as the inscriptions that are carved into the rock beside it.

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