Tsar Samuil Monument

Across from Alexander Nevsky cathedral; on the side of Hagia Sofia's Church.

It was built in the 6th century, in the same wave of construction as the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. In 1329 it gave its name to the city. It was destroyed several times and during the Ottoman rule it was used as a mosque. It was built over an even older 4th-century church, which can be explored through its excavated crypts and tombs.

It`s a multi-purpose monument of culture building in the city center. Also known under the name Kristal.

During summer, open air shows in the evenings are offered.

Has four floors of everything from rocks and minerals to insects and stuffed bison. It is a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.