Where was the Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria located?

Where was the Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria located?

The Monument House of the Bulgarian Communist Party (also known as the Buzludzha Monument (/ˈbʊzlʊdʒə/)) was built on Buzludzha Peak in central Bulgaria by the Bulgarian communist regime.

Why is the Buzludzha Peak important to history?

The Buzludzha peak is a place of national significance. Three important historic events are linked to it. The first one is the the death of Hadzhi Dimitar – one of the most famous revolutionaries against the Ottoman rule who died fighting against Ottoman forces at the peak in 1868.

Which is the best way to get to Buzludzha?

Buzludzha can be reached by two side roads from the Shipka Pass, either a 16 km (10 mi) road from Kazanlak in the south or a 12 km (7 mi) road from Gabrovo on the north side of the mountain.

How big is the circular room in Bulgaria?

The circular room is surrounded by over 500 square meters of intricate mosaics. The faces of famous Bulgarian politicians, as well as Engels, Marx and Lenin, keep watch over the hall. The roof has been rapidly collapsing over the years, allowing rain, snow and light to penetrate into the building.

How tall is the peak of Buzludzha in Russia?

The peak is 1,432 metres (4,698 feet) high. It was renamed to Hadzhi Dimitar (Хаджи Димитър) in 1942 but remains popularly known as Buzludzha. The summit is limestone and granite. Its slopes are covered with grassy vegetation; its foothills and the neighbouring peaks sustain beech forests. The peak’s name derives from Turkish: buzlu ‘icy’.

What was the ruling on the Buzludzha Memorial House?

This ruling builds upon existing laws relating to the “criminal nature of the communist regime,” and follows similar developments in countries such as Poland and Ukraine, where processes of de-communization are already in effect. Read our full 2015 interview with the architect of the Buzludzha Memorial House.