Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria, Sofia, Socialist monument in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria extends 52 meters in height, combining concrete, steel, and glass in a cubist architectural design.
Built in 1981 to commemorate the foundation of the Bulgarian state, the monument received criticism for its rapid construction using low-quality materials.
The monument includes sculptures of Saints Cyril and Methodius, King Simeon, and a central Pieta composition representing different periods of Bulgarian history.
Located south of Sofia city center near the Palace of Culture, the monument requires caution when visiting as it has deteriorated and stands behind safety fences.
The monument features a working-class man in an apron at its highest point, symbolizing the principal figure of the Socialist regime in Bulgaria.
Location: Sofia Capital Municipality
Inception: 1981
Official opening: 1981
GPS coordinates: 42.68778,23.31972
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:15
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