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rfmcdonaldFacebook's Darina is to thank for sharing this article about the Buzludzha Monument, an abandoned Communist-era edifice located on top of the historically important Bulgarian mountain of the same name.
There are more photos of this site at the article, and plenty of YouTube videos. The Economist had a good five-minute clip.
Tucked away in the Bulgarian mountains lies a rather strange sight, which at first glance could even be mistaken for a UFO.
It’s actually the Buzludzha Monument, an iconic symbol of the communist world that has sadly been forgotten about and left to crumble.
Located approximately 200 kilometres from the capital city of Sofia, it was built in the 1970s as a tribute to the creation of the socialist movement in Bulgaria. It was quite the construction feat, costing approximately $11 million and involving 600 workers over seven years.
It was used as the headquarters for the Bulgarian Communist party for eight years, before being abandoned and left to languish.
But in the decay comes a haunting beauty, making it an intriguing site for adventurous travellers.
There are more photos of this site at the article, and plenty of YouTube videos. The Economist had a good five-minute clip.
