Communists Monument, Bulgaria (visited Dec. 2013)

[Andy]

I think almost everyone knows it now. The monument on the 1441 m high mountain was opened in 1981 to the 1300 anniversary of the founding of the state of Bulgaria by the Communist Party (Socialist Workers Party). It's the largest ideologically motivated building in the country.

After a 2.5 hour flight to Bucharest / Romania end of December 2013, I needed for the nearly 300 km drive (partly in fog and on icy mountain roads) another six hours, until I had finally arrived ...

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[Ninja Kitten]

fantastic! ive never really fancied this...but seeing your pics makes me think...wow! its really lovely and all the tiny mosaics! i would have to camp out here and watch the sun rise..i bet thats fantastic..thanks for sharing this

 

[slayaaaa]

Epic, love that. Cheers for sharing

 

[Lenston]

Not much else to say with this place mate, epic location and some cracking images, hope to get there at some point

 

[The_Raw]

Very nice indeed Andy

 

[OverArch]

Very nice shots Andy.. hope to get there at some point too!

 

[hamtagger]

Well thats an absolute stunner Andy!

Cracking images as always

 

[skeleton key]

There as classic location and with its history makes so much more breath taking.

Quality share and hope to see next year.

Great shots mate

 

[hamtagger]

There as classic location and with its history makes so much more breath taking.Quality share and hope to see next year.

Great shots mate

After seeing this report, i'd flipping drive to bulgaria to see this place lol

 

[Morrisey]

This temple to concrete has a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about it that makes you want to go and see it for yourself. Great set of images.

 

[Nobby]

Right up my street. Excellent stuff!