Location: Русе, Bulgaria

There are many images of women in Ruse. The one in the center with the two roaring lions, however, is cordoned off and too far for a decent shot with my camera. I think these women are associated with a justice building, but you might want to walk around and look up if you visit. :)

Location: Велико Търново, Bulgaria

You can find this statue in front of the hospital. I chose it because of the family life it depicts; here, the father's role is equal to the mother's. Why the son is naked, I don't know!

Location: казанлък, Bulgaria

Location: Сопот, Bulgaria

Location: Асеновград, Bulgaria

This is part of four statues that stand on parallel corners on one of the bridges. I chose this representation because it highlights the bond between mother and child most clearly; a second statue also celebrates their closeness, while one statue depicts both man and woman naked and another shows the man carrying the world which is small (suggesting that his role as father is more important).

Location: Пловдив, Bulgaria

Partial view.

Location: Карлово, Bulgaria

Memorial to Vasil Levski, a key figure in the 1788 April Uprising.

Location: Хисар, Bulgaria

When I studied philosophy, we talked about the Greeks' attitudes toward male youths: They were desired after because of their potential as future leaders. This is the first time that I have seen, in person, a visual depiction of that ideal. However, there are two Roman archaeological reserves; so I'm not sure if this statue is contemporary or a carryover from the Byzantine Empire (c1014-1288).

Location: Благоевград, Bulgaria

It doesn't look this cool in person. I remember stepping on it and feeling dizzy! But I like how my camera brought out the magical quality of this sidewalk design.

Location: Петрич, Bulgaria

Location: кюстендил, Bulgaria

Location: монтана, Bulgaria

Location: чипровсти, Bulgaria

Location: Велоградчик, Bulgaria

Location: Димово, Bulgaria

Location: Кула, Bulgaria

Location: Видин, Bulgaria

Location: Цепиер Hill, Bulgaria

Tsepion Fortress is located at the top of the hill where there is a parking lot below it.

Location: Дорково, Bulgaria

Location: Велингряд, Bulgaria

Location: Гошсе Делчев, Bulgaria

Abandoned Turkish church from Ottoman period.

Location: Мелник, Bulgaria

Location: Рупите, Bulgaria

Memorial dedicated to Baba Vanga. The house is preserved, while the church and grounds were built after her death. The volcano Rupite currently remains inactive.

Location: Сандански, Bulgaria

Location: Ъанско, Bulgaria