Monument to the Unknown Soldier, War memorial in central Sofia, Bulgaria
The monument features a large stone structure with an eternal flame and a sculpture of a lion created by artist Andrey Nikolov.
The memorial was inaugurated on September 22, 1981, marking the 1300th anniversary of the Bulgarian state's establishment and paying tribute to fallen soldiers.
The monument incorporates turf from battlefields such as Stara Zagora and Shipka Pass, connecting visitors to significant locations in Bulgarian military history.
Located at 2 Paris Street next to the Church of St Sophia, the monument serves as a central point for national ceremonies and commemorative events.
A stone inscription displays verses from Ivan Vazov's poem 'The New Graveyard Above Slivnitsa 1885' honoring soldiers who died for Bulgaria.
GPS coordinates: 42.69635,23.33152
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:20
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