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Bulgaria Landmarks > Shumen p.2

The Clock Tower (1740) shaped as a stone prism, with a hand-made clock mechanism. The interesting 'Kourshoun Cheshma' Public Fountain (1744) is located in the liveliest in the past administrative and commercial part of the town. The fountain was originally covered with lead tiles where its name comes from.

The Holy Ascension Basilica (1829), the mural paintings date from 933. Preserved valuable books, gold fabric shroud with pearls from 1776, as well as the icon 'Sts Cyril and Methodius'.

The Holy Three Saints Cathedral (1857).

The Museum of Pancho Vladigerov commemorates Bulgaria's most renowned composer and pianist. It's housed in Vladigerov's house which was built in the National Revival style.
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