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Buzludzha Monument

Shipka, Bulgaria

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Buzludzha Monument

A concrete monument on Buzludzha peak in the Balkan Mountains, built in 1981 as the headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party, is now abandoned. Cars can drive to the foot of the building, but the interior is closed and parts of the roof have collapsed.

Highlights

  • Saucer-shaped concrete building
  • Wild horses near the monument
  • Views across the Balkan peaks

Good to know

  • Road from Shipka is rough
  • Interior is closed to visitors
  • Cold and windy even in summer

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