Buzludzha Monument - The Forgotten Past

Buzludzha Monument is one of the last remarkable piece of Communist history. With its spectacular architectural design, that even today after almost 30 years full of neglect, it's marked as one of the top 7 most endangered monuments in Europe. However, that did not stop people to travel from all over the world to come in Bulgaria and see in person the bulgarian socialist "UFO".
Join me in this documentary series exploring the Buzludzha Monument.
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If you want to learn more about Arch. Dora Ivanova and Buzludzha-Project, use the link below:
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[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

I’m making it my goal to become successful enough to afford a sizeable grant to fund the restoration of this monument. This is one of those pieces of architecture that are timeless as well as indicative of a world that no longer exists. It deserves to be restored and preserved for centuries to come.

[@mladendam1]

It is nice to see that this wonderful team is trying to do the impossible in order to preserve what's left from this controversial but yet beautiful piece of art. Good job to you, Martin, as well, for giving us the chance to take a peek into the Buzludzha monument and its history.

[@todorkulev1029]

Паметникът на Бузлуджа е все пак една от наи-красивите и уникална сгради строени някога в България!

[@sweetlachok]

I love mosaic very much. Traveling through the countries of the former USSR, you can see simply amazing works, as if you find the wreckage of Atlantis. I dream of visiting Buzludzha someday. Thanks to everyone involved in this project!

[@mm_99321]

Hi. Indeed mosaics are incredible piece of art, and storytelling from the past. Stay tuned for more news at buzludzha-project.com for opening dates.

[@runner0075]

I hope it will be restored. It’s a piece of art, regardless of the wrong ideology. Like fascist architecture in Italy.

[@promaster4758]

correct ideology*

[@williamsiyanko4631]

A giant Masterpiece of this beautiful Monument.

[@IvayloTsvetanov]

Благодаря за видеото и дано по-скоро бъде запазена сградата, за да може и ние да я посетим независимо в какво състояние ще бъде.

[@KR-xf3cg]

Absolutely breathtaking piece of artwork and what has happened to it is criminal.

[@henryh.3988]

Jedem Schmierfink, würde ich die Finger brechen😡😡😡

[@DanieOlwage-ng6nc]

I am glad it is being preserved. It has great historical value

[@bruce.of.Britain]

This is one of the most stunning buildings on earth. I hope you find the money support and purpose to complete the restoration of this place and for people to appreciate its beauty not its past.

[@mohammedakram4529]

I hope it is restored, because it's a masterpiece of architecture.

[@selfactualizationnow]

Thank you for the restoration initiative! Visited today and am grateful you've made in-depth walk-throughs through the interior as they are unaccessible now.

[@Rahmenno]

I would like to think maybe after preservation we could think of restoration the thought of walking through a place similar to the photos would be a breathtaking experience

[@alez1908]

I am not a communist or hold any left wing beliefs. But I do believe in restoring Architecture and not letting the past be forgotten. I pray that this project gets the funding to rebuild this very unique piece of architecture.

[@bumbar7]

Also people are not feudalists but they are restoring cathedrals built in feudal times

[@Lusanush4147]

Необходимо ликвидировать капитализм, частную собственность, конкуренцию, бюрократию, рыночную экономику, рынок недвижимости, риелторскую деятельность, рынок ценных бумаг, биржи, предпринимательство, маркетинг, рекламу. Слово "бизнес" пора забыть. Всё должно быть национализировано. Общество должно быть бесклассовым

[@Lusanush4147]

Нужна мировая революция. Только мировая революция способна ликвидировать социальное неравенство. Нужно ликвидировать всех классовых врагов

[@Lusanush4147]

Предприниматели (бизнесмены) - это спекулянты, ростовщики, эксплуататоры. Они классовые враги

[@macmannin]

Just been to this place last week in the snow. It is amazing as it is.Also went to a Russian orthodox church nearish this pace which was amazing

[@riccardotechnics4188]

Bellissimo video...spero che il monumento venga salvato...saluti dall' Italia

[@JozefSarhad]

It’s humiliation for what Bulgarian people did to this piece of architectural. Regardless if it was a communist or a capitalism symbol…

[@dwightlarson6449]

agree....it's a beautiful piece of architecture and art from that era

[@bob-r]

Who are you to juddge the opressed?

[@user-ql7tf6tu7s]

@@bob-r The oppressed ?! This has nothing to do with oppression its simply criminal negligence.

[@babiyarnazarismaily6207]

If you see what the comunist did with the architecture before comunism era,like for example the Sofia central train station,wich was piece of art,they demolished it just because it was build during the tzar period

[@randomguy2331]

I hope some day i could visit it

[@Vulgaels]

i will tomorrow :)

[@ArtemiosFilatov]

Πολλοί άνθρωποι θέλουν να επισκεφθούν την Βουλγαρία μόνο και μόνο για να δουν το μνημείο. Μπράβο που προσπαθείτε να σώσετε οτιδήποτε. Εγώ όταν ήρθα είχε πολύ ομίχλη δυστυχώς αλλά είμαι σίγουρος ότι μια μέρα θα το επισκεφτώ ξανά.

[@Badrvdm1983]

Loving this, really cool to see what’s currently happening over there. I’ve always seen the monument popping up in urbex videos and abandoned places books. Always had the urge to go and visit it myself. Love that they are renovating and preserving the place, also bummed out that I didn’t get a chance to visit before they started this and you could just roam around the place by yourself. Does anyone have more info or even a ISBN of the book you’re using some pictures of btw? Would love to see more and read more about the monument itself.

[@mm_99321]

Hey mate. Thanks for stopping by. You can visit buzludzha-project.com, for more information, or follow them on facebook/Instagram for more exclusive images before/after the work they have done so far. Cheers.

[@pirjo-mariavoutilainen4630]

Oh my...amazing building!!!

[@Vulgaels]

Fantastic video, will be there tomorrow!

[@kiwiguy4706]

Nice video Martin, looking forward to re visiting this in the near future.

[@mm_99321]

Thanks. Check out buzludzha-project.com for more info around the upcoming opening events next year.

[@davinho69]

I can say I have visited this monument!

[@TheCommissarIsDead]

Wow 🤩 amazing video really well made too

[@zabar8835]

В этом храме не вырывали сердца их там зажигали, и гореть они будут вечно. Поколение родившееся после заката в сумерках, никогда не видело солнца.

[@tk9566]

Видеото е страхотно! Много добра виртуална екскурзия из монумента. Кадрите "преди/сега" са изключително интригуващи и уместно подбрани. До голяма степен удовлетвори желанието ми за проникване с взлом ;) Все пак ще си позволя да отбележа, че гласът зад кадър можеше да бъде с малко по-приятна интонация (извинявам се за критиката). Благодаря за труда по този разкошен материал!

[@NickEnchev]

This place is a excellent, condensed example of what happened to the country after socialism. If something couldn't be sold to an oligarch, then it was just simply abandoned. Its idiotic that a place like this, considering how interesting it is, and how beautiful the location is, would be simply abandoned.

[@fionnbharrwilliamson6703]

Great little watch. epic shots

[@Bobzilla206]

That's gonna need alot of work and love. Some of the smartest people I hope are on this.

[@user-dz6il2bx5p70]

Rumor have said that the big red star couldve been seen from all 4 sides of bulgaria

[@mm_99321]

Hah, all 4, not exactly. But from the north and south, and more specifically in good, clear weather conditions could’ve been seen from Danube river (North) and Southern Greek coast, when the star was illuminated.

[@user-jc1vy9rw9r]

@@mm_99321 From such a great distance, only the red light in the distance was probably visible.

[@chaosisthebestsauce]

the whole building should be restored

[@conornolan8547]

Well done - excellent.

[@ChefEarthenware]

I can understand the degradation of those parts which have been exposed to the elements, but I'm surprised to see that the internal structures have degraded so badly. I had wondered why no rich person had bought this to use as a business centre, it would make a very impressive headquarters. I assume that the cost of renovation on that level corrosion would be prohibitive.

[@jean-mokhtar2833]

very cool video you deserve more visibility

[@user-to3vt2dx4k]

Много жалко!Моите родители и всички работещи българи са давали "трудови"дни за построяването на паметника т е част от заплатите си.А тази партия,която си го е присвоила не е полагала никакви грижи за поддържането му след 1989год.Партията е БКП,преименувала се в БСП.Партия,която получава милиони субсииди от държавата,но не е направила нищо за поддържането му преь всичките тези години!Жалко!

[@atilamatamoros7499]

Why Bulgaria’s brutalism reached such unsurpassed aesthetics in monuments, sculpture, architecture ?

[@mohammedakram4529]

Communism produced some of the best art and architecture in the world. This monument should never have been left to rot. I'd like to see it restored fully to its former glory! I can't understand the insanity of destroying such works of art. Many communist era sculptures and art have moved away or destroyed.

[@sunnyta619]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the book referenced in the video?

[@mm_99321]

Hello, as far as I'm aware the book has been re-published in 2022 and it has been sold/shipped online only within Bulgaria. The Title is - "Строи се монумент" (Monument under construction) by Бедрос Азинян (Bedros Azinyan) one of the three photographers that were working on site, and it's a photo album, with images from the construction back in the 80's. You can search - "dvetemuzi" - which is the official distributor of the book. Hope that helps. Martin

[@timmensch3601]

Im surprised that the lower levels were never flooded by rain water

[@axlslak]

I know Ceasar said it first that history is written by the victor. No argument from me here. But also history tends to swings every which way. Am not condoning communism and what they did. But its a great sadness seeing how it use to look, and how it looks now. As a Romanian, am not sure wtf we doing with the "house of the people". Maybe we should let it go to waste. Its certainly bigger and more expensive. But not as beautiful as this place. I mean, there are worse buildings in the world. That North Korean hotel comes to mind.

[@ivaylokrustev87]

Добре се е получило видеото, като за горе долу любителска продукция. Малко ако пооправиш акцента и произношението/ударенията на думите, когато говориш на английски ще направи още по-добре въздействие и впечатление. Поздрави!

[@promaster4758]

Socialism will rise again! I believe in the Bulgarian working class, they are strong! Greetings from Spain.

[@okotog]

добра работа

[@pavelstoikov3780]

за жалост е така , ако беше друга държа щеше да го запазят . Благодаря ви за това видео винаги като съм минавал от там само снимки съм правил

[@kaycey7361]

Long live Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Love from 🇮🇳

[@C_Morla]

This reaffirms the ignorance and fanaticism of humans, in general. Whatever the origin of the monument, the ideology and symbolism, it shows the human capacity to undertake the construction of the monument, all over the world these are admired, the Colosseum in Rome, the Parthenon in Athens, the Great Wall of China, all of these they reflect man's ability to create great works in community to show the presence and intelligence of the human being, although this almost always clashes with the ignorance and barbarism of a good part of this human society... Albert Einstein said it a long time ago: There are two infinite things, human stupidity and the Universe, although I am not completely sure about the latter...

[@zohlandt]

From Schilderswijk en Amsterdam to Buzludzha. Do you live in The Netherlands, Martin?

[@mm_99321]

Haha, I wish. I was just on a trip in Netherlands with my best friend. We do really enjoyed the bike culture there, so that’s why I decided to document our journey.

[@zohlandt]

@@mm_99321 Wonderful. I asked because I'm from The Netherlands, The Hague. I live near Veliko Tarnovo now.

[@-kr8206]

Българския комунизъм е уникален,и се различава от всеки друг.Икономиката е била комунистическа ,но доста повлияна от запада.Шоу бизнеса също е приличал на западен ,руснаците и днес казват че са гледали български продукци както ние гледаме днес американските шоу програми.Дори паметника на Бузлуджа изглежда симпатично ,не знам дали е направено умишленп да изглежда като летяща чиния но е вероятно ,по това време на запад е бума на НЛО.Спорет мен всички са водели за носа Бай Тошо а тои си беше тъп и не го е усетил.

[@krisi394]

един невероятен паметник. Не разбирам защо с падането на комунизма са го занемарили... Ахх нишо добро не заслужаваме

[@skippy410]

phenominal video

[@komentator7284]

Piece of art, destroyed by vandals.

[@mm_99321]

“Vandals” sounds a bit brutal. However, we can all agree that Buzludzha Monument has been built by bulgarian people and unfortunately destroyed by them.

[@EpizodBG]

@@mm_99321 Vandals were decent people, unlike the unenlightened halfwit criminals who destroyed this beautiful place!

[@promaster4758]

@@mm_99321 when the people don't have to eat they lose their human behaviour. That is why we need socialism again, to get our humanity back.

[@-kr8206]

Why do you call Roma people "vandals" don't be racist.

[@user-my2iv8tk8e]

Сложете и български субтитри. Има ужасно много българи, които не са запознати с историята на Бузлуджа ...Като знам с какъв зор изкъртихме стари плочки от 80-те години в жилище, ми е чудно кому е било нужно да се хаби, за да смъкват фаянсовите плочки от коридори и санитарни помещения?

[@mm_99321]

Благодаря. Български субтитри вече има. CC - Settings/Настройки - Subtitles/CC - Български

[@Serolar_]

Waste of money to preserve this monument.

[@valentinkolev6963]

какъв е този английски език бе брат пълна смешка си !!А петника е състоянието на хората такива хора жиевят в България какъвто и е паметника !!

[@ThronesGameplay]

What’s wrong with his English? The fact that he has accent doesn’t mean he cannot speak it well.

[@ivankrumov3726]

Хубавото изчезва остава СДС и ГЕРБ

[@-kr8206]

The monument was destroyed by Roma, not by Bulgarians, stick to the truth.

[@bumbar7]

Probably the monument was destroyed by the political elites after the fall of communisam who just left it there abandoned

[@mathewalex7824]

Down to communism

[@surfnazismustdie]

Any idea where you can buy the book mentioned on the Video? Book : House-Monument on Buzludzha Peak

[@mm_99321]

Hello, as far as I'm aware the book has been re-published in 2022 and it has been sold/shipped online only within Bulgaria. The Title is - "Строи се монумент" (Monument under construction) by Бедрос Азинян (Bedros Azinyan) one of the three photographers that were working on site, and it's a photo album, with images from the construction back in the 80's. You can search - "dvetemuzi" - which is the official distributor of the book. Hope that helps. Martin

[@ynnsktz9272]

Your english is with russian accent 😂

[@mm_99321]

Haha, sort of - mostly bulgarian.

[@ynnsktz9272]

@@mm_99321 🙃