Communist-era architecture in Bulgaria
In 2016 I visited Bulgaria to photograph the now often forgotten architecture and monuments of the former communist regime in Bulgaria. I highly recommend Darmon Richter's tours of Bulgaria (and other places!) if you want to experience these amazing buildings for yourself.
The Bulgarian communist regime built monuments on a truly massive scale, and many of them are quite amazing works of art. Many of the monuments, particularly those that are more bellicose in their celebration of socialism, have been left to go to rack and ruin. Understandable given the memories of pain and conflict the communist era evokes for many people in Bulgaria, but still sad to see such magnificent architecture crumble away.
Hopefully the Bulgarian people will find a way to come to terms with their past and celebrate the architecture and art without feeling that this also celebrates a discredited regime.
