Information centers

Administrative Information Center

Administrative and Information Center of the Directorate of the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve

It is located in the forest park "Kyoskovete" in Shumen. It has been operating since 2015 and was built under two projects financed under the Operational Program "Environment 2007-2013" "Shumen Plateau Nature Park - a European Park for the Future" and "Organization and Management of Shumen Plateau Nature Park".

The building has an area of 640 sq.m. On the first floor there is a conference and interactive hall, which are equipped with audio-visual equipment and are suitable for holding trainings, seminars, exhibitions, celebrations and other events. The conference hall has 50 seats.

Here you can find information and materials about the Shumen Plateau Nature Reserve and other protected areas in Bulgaria, purchase souvenirs, maps, information materials. The Directorate's offices are located on the second floor.

The center is open for visits on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact number: 0885 300 115

Summer Information Center

Летен информационен център

It is located in the parking lot of the Monument “Creators of the Bulgarian State”. The natural and cultural wealth of the Park, the historical past, the opportunities for recreation and tourism are presented in a modern and attractive way. It has an interactive hall with a capacity of 30 seats. Souvenirs and information materials about the “Shumen Plateau” Nature Reserve are offered. Visitors can “talk” to the birds in the forest via a special phone and hear their voices, try to recognize the tracks of forest animals, peek into the forest, “run” all the hiking and cycling routes in the park, as well as establish the location of the landmarks on its territory – caves, rocks, monasteries, shelters, learn which Bulgarian national and natural parks are and where they are located, and rent a bicycle. In the immediate vicinity of the Center, an interactive corner “Forest School” has been built, suitable for conducting ecological lessons and initiatives. Visitors can also go through a "Forest Maze", where they can search for hidden figures of forest animals.

Contact phone number and visit request: 054 800 765

Observatory and planetarium

Обсерватория и планетариумTHE OBSERVATORY is located in the parking lot of the Monument "Creators of the Bulgarian State". It has modern equipment, where scientists and lecturers from the Shumen University "Bishop Konstantin Preslavski" carry out precise scientific observations of astronomical events and objects. Special projections are offered to visitors in the newest attraction - Planetarium.

 

PLANETARYUM – offers projections that immerse us in the majestic beauty of the Universe in an interesting and captivating way. Welcome to an incredible journey among stars, planets and galaxies!

PLANETARYUM – offers projections that immerse us in the majestic beauty of the Universe in an interesting and captivating way. Welcome to an incredible journey among stars, planets and galaxies!

Обсерватория и планетариумWORKING HOURS:   Wednesday-Friday 2 – 10 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday 11 am – 7 pm

SHOWING TIMES:

Wednesday – Friday 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday 12 noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

CONTACTS: Prof. Dr. D. Marchev, Director, d.marchev@shu.bg

               S. Petrov, specialist, s.petrov@shu.bg

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