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Sveštari's Thracian Necropolis, on Unesco's World Heritage list, contains the graves of two prominent persons (tumuli nos 12 and 13), and an extraordinary royal grave (splendid entrance surmounted by a carved frieze). Visitors can see a dromos (corridor) and three vaulted chambers. The central one, furnished with stone beds, is superb. It boasts 10 caryatids and decoration representing the deification of the sovereign.

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  • Prices : 10 bgn

Opening hours :

  • May-Oct: Wed-Sun 9.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-4.30pm. Rest of year by appointment at Isperih historical museum (Tel.: 08331 5619) or at Sveštari (Tel.: 08335 279)

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