Monument of the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship

Hundreds of steps lead up to this colossal concrete sculpture, originally built for Soviet soldiers.

The idea for the monument was first pitched in 1958, as a memorial to Russia’s support of Bulgaria during the 1828-29 Russo-Turkish War. During that conflict, the Siege of Varna had lasted for two mon...

Hundreds of steps lead up to this colossal concrete sculpture, originally built for Soviet soldiers.

The idea for the monument was first pitched in 1958, as a memorial to Russia’s support of Bulgaria during the 1828-29 Russo-Turkish War. During that conflict, the Siege of Varna had lasted for two mon...

Nice view of the city

If you’re staying in Varna, it’s worth climbing the 300 stairs just for the view. The monument itself is dated, yet it towers over the city keeping a watchful eye on the population.

Nice view of the city

If you’re staying in Varna, it’s worth climbing the 300 stairs just for the view. The monument itself is dated, yet it towers over the city keeping a watchful eye on the population.

A oh-hum site

The monument is BIG. Other than that, it is nothing special. A testament to Russian-Bulgaria history and sexism. Bulgarian girls welcoming Soviet male warriors.