Statue of Sveta Sofia, Bronze sculpture in Vazrazhdane District, Bulgaria
The copper and bronze Sveta Sofia statue stands 8.80 meters tall with arms extended, displaying a crown, wreath, and owl symbols on a pedestal.
The monument replaced a Lenin statue in 2000, marking a transition from communist influences to contemporary Bulgarian artistic expression in the capital city.
The statue combines elements from both Sofia and Athena figures, representing holy wisdom through ancient Hellenistic symbolism and modern artistic interpretation.
Located at coordinates 42.6979607, 23.3214042, the statue serves as a central meeting point and photography location in the Vazrazhdane administrative district.
The Orthodox Church influenced the naming decision, preventing the use of Saint Sofia due to perceived pagan associations with the sculptural representation.
Location: Vazrazhdane District
Inception: 2000
Height: 8.8 m
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 42.69796,23.32140
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:09
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