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The Monument of Saint Sofia - Patron of City
Sight4.4 · 1 5453.8 · 651≈ 22 minFree entry39 m from the center
Erected in 2000 on a busy intersection in the heart of Sofia, this monumental statue by sculptor Georgi Chapkanov replaced a demolished monument to Lenin. Rising 24 metres above the street on a tall granite pedestal, the bronze and copper figure personifies divine wisdom. She holds a laurel wreath of triumph in her right hand, balances an owl of wisdom on her left arm, and wears an antique crown honouring the city's ancient roots.
Highlights
- 24-metre bronze and copper statue sculpted by Georgi Chapkanov
- Emblems of wisdom and sovereignty: laurel wreath, owl, and crown
- Prominent city landmark standing on the site of a former Lenin statue
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