Monument of the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
Monument of the Soviet Army
This once-grandiose behemoth of a monument from the socialist era now sits quiet and closed up.

šŸ“œ The Monument of the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship is a colossal socialist-era memorial located on Turna Hill in Varna, Bulgaria.
šŸ” Built in 1978, it honors the Soviet Army and the friendship between the Bulgarian and Soviet peoples.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Witness impressive brutalist architecture and communist-era design.
šŸ“œ Explore a site of historical significance, built on a former battlefield.
šŸš¶ Discover the monument's hollow interior, including exhibition halls and a large bomb shelter.

Why Avoid

āš ļø The monument is largely abandoned, vandalized, and in disrepair, with stripped bronze elements.
ā¬†ļø Access requires climbing 305 steps, known as the "Staircase of Victors."

Tips

šŸšŒ Public transport is available to nearby bus stops "Piccadilly Park" or "Uchenicheski kompleks."

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