An icon of socialist architecture

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Monumental mosaic surfaces of over 900 square meters, which are some of the larg
Monumental mosaic surfaces of over 900 square meters, which are some of the largest modern murals in Europe, are decaying in the Buzludzha monument. Scientists have now begun conservation work. Here, Thomas Danzl and Nadia Thalguter map the hollow areas of the mosaics. Image: Dora Ivanova / Buzludzha Project Foundation
Prof. Danzl talks about the conservation of the Buzludzha monument in an interview

The huge Buzludzha monument in the Bulgarian mountains stands out. It looks like a stranded UFO that is increasingly decaying. In an interview, Professor Thomas Danzl explains how this iconic monument of post-war socialist modernism is to be preserved, why this is also about controlled decay, and why he was impressed by more than just the largest modern murals in Europe.

On the remote Buzludza peak in the mountains of Bulgaria stands an unusual monument. Its domed hall was built for state functions and celebrations. It contains massive mosaics, which depict the story of Bulgaria’s development, and above everything, shines a red star-shaped window to honor and glorify Soviet Russia. ...

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