Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia

Name: Monument to the Soviet Army
Address: бул. Цар Освободител, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria

#42 among attractions in Sofia

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The Monument to the Soviet Army is a monument located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. There is a large park around the statue and the surrounding areas. It is a popular place where many young people gather. The monument is located on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, near Orlov Most and the Sofia University. It portrays a soldier from the Soviet Army as a freedom fighter, surrounded by a Bulgarian woman, holding her baby, and a Bulgarian man. There are other, secondary sculptural composition parts of the memorial complex around the main monument, like the group of soldiers which have been used many times as a canvas by political artists. The monument was built in 1954 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the liberation by the Soviet Army, which is the general Russian interpretation of the complex Military history of Bulgaria during World War II. ()

Local name: Паметник на Съветската армия в София Completed: 1954 (70 years ago)Height: 121 ftCoordinates: 42°41'27"N, 23°20'4"E

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бул. Цар ОсвободителОборище (Oborise)Sofia 1000 Bulgaria

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Day trips

Monument to the Soviet Army – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Vasil Levski National Stadium.

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Landmark Orthodox church with a museum
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Park
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Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to the Soviet Army?

Nearby attractions include Knazeska gradina, Sofia (1 min walk), Battenberg Mausoleum, Sofia (3 min walk), Sarmadzhiev House, Sofia (4 min walk), Art 36, Sofia (4 min walk).

How to get to Monument to the Soviet Army by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to the Soviet Army:

Metro

Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (3 min walk)
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (3 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (12 min walk)

Bus

пл. Орлов Мост • Lines: 204, 304, 505, 604, 72, 75, 76, 84, 9, 94 (3 min walk)
СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 84, 94 (4 min walk)

Tram

бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 10, 12, 18 (9 min walk)
Уасг • Lines: 10, 12, 18 (10 min walk)

Train

Poduyane (30 min walk)
Poduyane Patnicheska (30 min walk)