“1300 years Bulgaria” Monument One of the most controversial monument in Sofia

The monument was built on the occasion of the 1300th anniversary of the foundation of the Bulgarian State. It was completed in a hurry (construction only took eight months), which resulted in low quality controls.

The monument is located in the Sofia city center. Three intertwining structures symbolize the past, the present and the future. Four years after the inauguration, the marble plates covering the monument began to fall down. At the beginning of the 90’s the memorial was completely abandoned by the authorities. In 2002 due to a visit of Pope John Paul II in Sofia, it was enclosed by a security fence. Since then a public debate concerning its future has continued. Should it be demolished or renovated?

Source: archdaily.com

Read also “Sofia Court Approves Dismantling of 1300 Years Bulgaria Monument “ (May, 2015) and “Court Dismisses Sculptor’s Appeal against Sofia City Hall Decision on Removal of Controversial Monument” (Jan, 2016)

Ph. Sergio Deggiovanni

Ph. Sergio Deggiovanni