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Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari

Sveshtari, Bulgaria

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Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari

A 3rd-century BC royal burial near the village of Sveshtari in northeast Bulgaria, part of the Sboryanovo reserve. Visitors enter the tomb by guided group to see its caryatids, painted reliefs and vaulted chambers.

Highlights

  • Ten female caryatids
  • Bull head reliefs
  • Painted coronation scene

Good to know

  • Guided entry only, groups leave hourly
  • Photography inside is prohibited
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, tickets often cash only

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