About Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari

Bulgaria holds many mysteries, among them, the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari discovered in the early 1980s. The rare tomb near Sveshtari, Bulgaria was found by explorers inside a mound covered in grass.
The Thracian Tomb dates back to the 3rd century BC. Behind a modern entrance, you’ll step through to the original interior and inner chamber. It is utterly unique with its 10 female sculptures carved into the white stone walls. They are half-human and half-plant. This is the only example of this type of Hellenistic style in the Thracian lands.
The Thracians were considered a cult culture with very little written historical records. Perhaps this tomb will provide some insight into their beliefs.

Must See

  • Polychrome half-human, half-plant caryatids
  • Painted murals
  • The Sveshtari tomb
  • 10 female figures 
  • Famous woman stone sculptures

How to reach

Take a taxi from Sveshtari to Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari. The distance of 2.4 km is covered in 3 minutes. One way taxi fare is 2 to 6 leva.
If you want to walk from Sveshtari to the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari, it will take 28 minutes and the distance is 2.4 km.

 

Tips

  • The roads that lead to the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari is rough and bumpy. Be prepared for that
  • Photography is not allowed here
  • Visitors can take a walk through the compound
  • Do visit the tomb with the company of a guide
  • In the visitor center, you can get the tickets
  • Picnic tables, restrooms, and a small gift center is located in the visitor center
  • You can see the figures through the glass, as you are not allowed into the room that holds the figures
  • As there are no stairs, people on wheelchairs too can  also enter the tomb 

Visit Time

17th March to 30th November

Sunday:          9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday:         Closed
Tuesday:        Closed
Wednesday:   9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday:       9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday:            9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday:        9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From 1st December to 17th March the site does not work for tourists.

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Waiting Time

Nil if you reserve a time slot

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entrance fee for adults is BGN 10
Entrance fee for students and seniors is BGN 5
A guided tour is included in the price.
There are two smaller tombs by the Sveshtarska tomb. A complete visiting ticket: For adult will cost BGN 14 and for school students will cost BGN 7.

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Moderate Rain 2.83°C

 

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