Communist day tour - Landmarks of the Iron curtain
Overview
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Museum of Socialist Art
What to expect
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Stop At: Museum of Socialist Art, 7 Lachezar Stanchev Street, Sofia 1756 Bulgaria
Our trip will start with pick up from your hotel at 09:30. First, we will visit the Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia. There we will have the chance to see over 70 works of monumental sculpture, exhibited in a park covering 7, 500 sq.m. On a special pedestal, the large five-pointed star that once crowned the former Party House in the center of Sofia is on display. If the day of your trip is Monday we are replacing the museum with another astonishing Communist monument- the Bells Park. It was constructed in 1979 by the daughter of the last Communist leader of Bulgaria by the initiative called "The flag of peace". Children from both sides of The Iron curtain were meeting each other and making bells which are presented in the park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Buzludzha Monument, Central Stara Planina, Kazanluk 6100 Bulgaria
When we finish our walk in the museum we will continue the trip to our next destination - Buzludzha monument, which is one of the most notable from the socialist period After approximately a 3-hour scenic drive we will reach Buzludzha monument. It was erected in 1981 to commemorate socialism. Work on the monument began in 1974 and was undertaken by units of the Bulgarian Army assisted by numerous artisans responsible for the large statues and murals. After the government’s fall from power in 1989, the site was abandoned and left open to vandalism.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
- We organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Fantastic day tour! I was very impressed that the tour ran notwithstanding that I was the only person who booked it. My tour guide/ driver Martin went above and beyond in making certain I had a great trip. It was surprising that the remotely situated Buzludzha Monument was buzzing with activity- ...
Fantastic day tour! I was very impressed that the tour ran notwithstanding that I was the only person who booked it. My tour guide/ driver Martin went above and beyond in making certain I had a great trip. It was surprising that the remotely situated Buzludzha Monument was buzzing with activity- there was a Serbian film crew on site. Additionally there was a small crew of restoration workers inside the monument. Of the nearly 3 weeks I spent in the Balkans, this was the sight I had most looked forward to and it did not disappoint even on a dreary rainy day.Maria, the guide, was patient, considerate, and accommodating. She has an intimate knowledge of the subject.
Maria, the guide, was patient, considerate, and accommodating. She has an intimate knowledge of the subject.I looooved this tour so much. The guide was so impressive in answering questions, and providing historical remarks! This tour was my highlight of my trip to Sofia! Definitely recommend it!
I looooved this tour so much. The guide was so impressive in answering questions, and providing historical remarks! This tour was my highlight of my trip to Sofia! Definitely recommend it!Very friendly tour guide, with a lot of information to share. We stopped in a few places before arriving to the main attraction. I'd have loved to meet other people in the tour but unfortunately I was the only one. Also the monument is very impressive but abandoned, it would gain a lot if they re...
Very friendly tour guide, with a lot of information to share. We stopped in a few places before arriving to the main attraction. I'd have loved to meet other people in the tour but unfortunately I was the only one. Also the monument is very impressive but abandoned, it would gain a lot if they restore it and offer guides.I traveled through Bulgaria to the Buzludzha Mountain/ monument with Daniel Milushev. It was an amazing experience. Daniel should be teaching history at the University with such a knowledge about history of Bulgaria and his neighbors countries. He is a polite and very intelligent person who at th...
I traveled through Bulgaria to the Buzludzha Mountain/ monument with Daniel Milushev. It was an amazing experience. Daniel should be teaching history at the University with such a knowledge about history of Bulgaria and his neighbors countries. He is a polite and very intelligent person who at the end of the trip became a friend. Two thumbs up!Very pleasant and interesting trip! Our guide picked us up at 9:30 and immediately emmersed us in the communist history of both Sofia and the country. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite and his English was just impeccable. Highly recommended!!!
Very pleasant and interesting trip! Our guide picked us up at 9:30 and immediately emmersed us in the communist history of both Sofia and the country. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite and his English was just impeccable. Highly recommended!!!