Monument de Buzludzha et Musée Socialiste Visite en petit groupe
Description
Au cours de cette excursion d'une journée, vous aurez la chance de vous familiariser avec la période communiste (période socialiste) en Bulgarie. La république socialiste de Bulgarie a existé de 1946 à 1989. C'est l'une des parties les plus controversées de l'histoire moderne. Mais une chose est sûre - comme tout autre système politique, le communisme (socialisme) nous a légué à la fois des choses que nous aimerions oublier et d'autres que nous pouvons admirer.
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Itinéraire
Notre voyage commencera par une prise en charge à votre hôtel à 09h30. Tout d'abord, nous visiterons le Musée d'art socialiste de Sofia. Nous aurons la chance de voir plus de 70 œuvres de sculpture monumentale, exposées dans un parc de 7 500 m². Sur un piédestal spécial, la grande étoile à cinq branches qui couronnait autrefois l'ancienne Maison du Parti au centre de Sofia est exposée. Si le jour de votre voyage est le lundi, nous remplaçons le musée par un autre monument communiste étonnant : le Bells Park. Il a été construit en 1979 par la fille du dernier dirigeant communiste de Bulgarie par l'initiative appelée "Le drapeau de la paix". Des enfants des deux côtés du rideau de fer se rencontraient et fabriquaient des cloches qui sont présentées dans le parc.
Lorsque nous aurons terminé notre promenade dans le musée, nous continuerons le voyage vers notre prochaine destination - le monument de Buzludzha, qui est l'un des plus remarquables de la période socialiste. Après environ 3 heures de route panoramique, nous atteindrons le monument de Buzludzha. Il a été érigé en 1981 pour commémorer le socialisme. Les travaux sur le monument ont commencé en 1974 et ont été entrepris par des unités de l'armée bulgare assistées de nombreux artisans responsables des grandes statues et des peintures murales. Après la chute du pouvoir du gouvernement en 1989, le site a été abandonné et laissé au vandalisme.
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Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Vous serez pris en charge depuis votre logement à Sofia
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Nous comprenons vos inquiétudes concernant le COVID 19, c'est pourquoi nous avons pris les mesures nécessaires pour que vous vous sentiez en sécurité. Tous nos guides et chauffeurs subissent des contrôles médicaux réguliers, portent des masques pendant les visites et dans chaque véhicule, nous avons un spray désinfectant. De plus, en raison de la situation actuelle, nous organisons des visites uniquement pour de petits groupes (jusqu'à 7 personnes) et nous avons la possibilité de faire des visites privées.
Avis(28)
What an amazing experience, I’m so glad I did it. Kiko was the best guide ever, so knowledgeable and always ready to answer my question. 10/10 without doubts.
Fabulous tour! Ivan was a great guide and driver! Super happy and very relaxed! Had a super day! The sun even came out on cue!
Overall an amazing day. The Soviet art museum was pretty neat but the real amazing part of the tour was Buzludzha. An absolute jaw dropping building surrounded by jaw dropping views. My guide was really cool - no one else was on the tour so it was like a private tour which was cool. Overall 10/10 would recommend of you love brutalism.
Fantastic experience, helpful and friendly guide and that answered all our curiosities. At the summit it snowed a lot, we arrived during a blizzard but the difficult climb was worth the experience!
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The monuments were definitely worth seeing. It was a Monday and the museum was closed, so we stopped by the Thracian tombs instead. Maria, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour, just note that it's 3 hours of driving each way. It was a rainy day when I went, so being able to see the countryside from the car worked out well.
Everything was perfect. The museum of socialist art is only an exhibition of statues from the communist period and a film-documentary about some moments from that same time. It's really interesting if you're attracted to this kind of historical question. As for the Buzludzha Monument, it was amazing! The place is amazing and imposing, and the view around is just beautiful. As for Todor as a guide, he is very good and friendly. He was punctual in picking me up, drives properly and is someone attentive to any request to buy food, water or go to the bathroom. He is also a person who knows too much about history, it was very enriching to talk to him. 100% recommended!!
The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Bulgaria and was also very friendly. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough!
Daniel the tour guide was great, making really interesting conversation providing up close stories of the politics and culture at play overtime. Definitely worth seeing the monument if you are interested in architecture, engineering or communism especially because it might not survive too much longer. It is a long drive though.
I really wanted to enjoy this day trip, but the reality is that I received no educational value from it - at all. Our tour guide was as nice as could be, so it doesn’t feel good to be critical, but his accent made learning anything from him unbearably difficult. My friend and I took this trip on a rainy day, which wasn’t ideal. But, the weather was less of a drawback than our guide’s difficult accent. The trip was advertised on TripAdvisor as having a 9:30am pickup and starting with a trip to the Museum of Socialist Art. Well, it ended up having an 8am pickup and we went straight to the Buzludzha Monument. Patrons should know in advance what their accurate itinerary will be, so I didn’t appreciate this discrepancy. It was a long journey to the Buzludzha Monument and one with little educational commentary. We were told that the commentary would commence once we reached the monument, but it was honestly so difficult to understand that it provided no value to us. The lunch stop was affordable and delicious, so that was appreciated. I also really appreciated that our guide waited as we watched the ~25-minute film at the Museum of Socialist Art. The “museum” was more of an exhibition of art, but it was still enjoyable — especially the outdoor portion. To summarize, our guide was patient and kind, but English-speaking tourists expect more clarity when it comes to the accent of their guide. I’d be lying if I said I was 100% satisfied with how the day went.
For anyone interested in Brutalist architecture, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough - it's an absolute must-do! The tour guide was exceptional. Despite being the only participant, the tour went ahead and benefited from the guide's extensive knowledge. He shared fascinating insights about communism, daily life of Bulgarian citizens, and the rich cultural heritage of the country. As the Museum of Communist Arts was closed on the day of my trip, my guide quickly adapted the itinerary and we visited The Bells Monument instead. An unexpected highlight was our ride through the Valley of the Thracian Kings. I learned about Bulgaria's oldest civilization and had the opportunity to see their ancient burial grounds. A surprising fact I discovered was that Spartacus, the famous gladiator, was actually of Thracian origin - essentially Bulgarian! The tour seamlessly blended architectural marvels, historical insights, and natural beauty. From the imposing Buzludzha monument to the lush Bulgarian landscapes, every moment was captivating.
