Buzludzha monument, Communist monument at Hadzhi Dimitar Peak, Bulgaria
The concrete structure stands at 1441 meters elevation, featuring a central circular hall and a 70-meter tower decorated with red stars.
Built between 1974 and 1981, this memorial commemorates the establishment of the Bulgarian Social Democratic Workers Party at this location in 1891.
The interior walls contained large mosaics depicting Bulgarian and Soviet political figures, along with scenes from the socialist movement in the country.
Personal vehicles or guided tours remain the primary methods to reach this remote monument, as public transportation does not service the location directly.
The monument received over two million visitors during its operational period from 1981 to 1989, before falling into abandonment after political changes.
Location: Shipka
Official opening: 1981
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,441 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Website: https://buzludzha-monument.com
GPS coordinates: 42.73581,25.39385
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Bulgaria features ancient and medieval buildings, Orthodox churches, mountain monasteries, history and art museums, as well as natural sites like lakes, forests, and mountain resorts. The country is home to Roman baths, Thracian tombs, Byzantine fortresses, royal palaces, and monuments from the communist era. It also has several historic towns along the Black Sea coast.
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