Why the Monument to Communism in the Sky was ABANDONED

Behind every majestic monument is a story or cause sought to be immortalized. But once their catalysts are forgotten, the once revered structures fall into ruin. Such is the fate of many Soviet Era buildings like the fascinating Buzludzha Monument, which sits on the peak it was named after in central Bulgaria. Known as “Bulgaria’s UFO,” the Buzludzha Monument hides in the Balkans as the former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters and has become one of the most unusual spots in the country. Today we will discuss this remarkable monument. I’m your host Ryan Socash, and you're watching it’s history.

We will answer the following:
Why was the buzludzha monument abandoned?
What was the buzludzha monument used for?
When was the buzludzha monument built?

00:00 Introduction
00:42 Design Philosophies of the Buzludzha Monument
01:47 Construction of the Buzludzha Monument
02:47 Art Mosaics in the Buzludzha Monument
05:11 The Tower in the Buzludzha Monument
06:42 Behind the Cost of the Buzludzha Monument
07:57 Tourism of the Buzludzha Monument
08:41 The Downfall of the Buzludzha Monument
09:51 The Appeal of the Abandoned Buzludzha Monument


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Host - Ryan Socash
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