Monument of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus

The highest statue of the Madonna and Child in the world is located in the town of Haskovo.The religious complex was inaugurated with a special moleben (service of intercession) on 8 September 2003 and in 2005 it was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. As of 2009 the monument is one of the must-see 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria.

The authors of the statue are Petyo Alexandrov, Nikola Stoyanov and team. The unique statue is 14 meters high, standing on a 17-meter pedestal. The total height of the monument is 32.8 meters and its lower part forms a chapel. The whole structure weighs 80 tons. The monument was erected on Yamacha Hill within the borders of the town. The construction of the Monument is made entirely with donations from the Haskovo community. The symbolism is not randomly chosen. The Mother of God has always been regarded as the patroness of Haskovo.

 

Availability for visits: Free, all year round, with access for people with disabilities

Transport accessibility: Yamacha Hill is within the borders of the town, there are signson on all entrances of the town of Haskovo, as well as in the city.

Tourist infrastructure: hotels, restaurants, Tourist Information Centre - Haskovo.