Veliki Preslav was founded more than 1,110 years ago as a fortress. In 893 it was proclaimed the capital of the Bulgarian Empire. The Palace of the Rulers, the Palace of the Bishop and later the Palace of the Patriarch were located here. Preslav was a centre of spiritual and literary life, it is associated with the Slavic literature and the Golden Age of the Bulgarians. Currently, the remains of numerous churches, monasteries, workshops, ateliers and palaces can be seen in the National Historical and Archaeological Reserve of Veliki Preslav, and the Archaeological Museum exhibits the masterpieces of the ancient masters such as painted ceramics, seals, jewelry, weapons, etc.