Madara Rider, Bulgaria - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Madara Rider, Bulgaria

Weather: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 42/68F.

Route: From Sveshtari 80 km south on route 7.

Significance: This carving on a cliff is like the Mt. Rushmore of Bulgaria. It shows a knight on a horse over a lion that he has killed. It was made in the 8th century. This symbol is a national symbol in Bulgaria.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The Madara Rider (from whc.unesco.org)