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Local favourite fort · Shumen, Bulgaria

Колона на Махмуд II

Колона на Махмуд II is a fort in Shumen, Bulgaria.

Колона на Махмуд II: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Колона на Махмуд II

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Колона на Махмуд II — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.26954, 26.91009. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Колона на Махмуд II open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Колона на Махмуд II yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Колона на Махмуд II?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Колона на Махмуд II?

    Nearby: Monument "Founders of the Bulgarian State" (fort, 2 km), Shumen Fortress (fort, 2 km), Palace of Omurtag (fort, 12 km), St. Archangel Michael (church, 18 km), Great Basilica (church, 29 km), Saint John of Rila (church, 34 km).