The statue of Sveta Sofia built in 2000 and replaced the statue of Lenin in the city center of Sofia. There were many controversial opinions among the locals about this statue. For many, the erotic appearance of the statue doesn't look appropriate to a Christian Saint. Others support that it is very likely the sculptor was aiming to show the attractiveness of wisdom (sophia in Greek) and that would justify the erotic appearance. What do you think?
Photo taken at Sofia, Bulgaria
67 comments
Comment by stelios_travel_blogger
stelios_travel_blogger December 19, 2017 at 09:33
Comment by marlondon35
marlondon35 December 19, 2017 at 09:40
Nice
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 09:45
@stelios_travel_blogger
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 09:45
@marlondon35
Comment by ivanasataric
ivanasataric December 19, 2017 at 10:10
Heh, I guess women never had it easy throughout history, and nowdays, not even as a statue But, since it was made by Bulgarian artist, seems that he was aiming to show the beauty that comes with wisdom
Comment by ivanasataric
ivanasataric December 19, 2017 at 10:11
Oh, and – nice shot
Comment by imonlyhappywhenitravel
imonlyhappywhenitravel December 19, 2017 at 12:15
Erotic? I thought it was beautiful, you had great light besides
Comment by rachellehay
rachellehay December 19, 2017 at 13:05
Interesting to learn more about what the statue might represent!
Comment by sxnflxwer_
sxnflxwer_ December 19, 2017 at 13:06
This is interesting indeed
Comment by two.travelers
two.travelers December 19, 2017 at 13:06
Beautiful shot dear love this one !
Comment by travel_ling
travel_ling December 19, 2017 at 13:07
That’s an interesting story and bold choice! I like the meaning behind it – smart is sexy after all!
Comment by valeriolife
valeriolife December 19, 2017 at 13:08
I wanna see Bulgaria now
Comment by janetnewenham
janetnewenham December 19, 2017 at 13:09
Wow what an interesting statue
Comment by eatlivetraveldrink
eatlivetraveldrink December 19, 2017 at 13:16
I love the gold details
Comment by simon.owen.rogers
simon.owen.rogers December 19, 2017 at 13:18
Love this status! Such a good photo
Comment by jenniferscamera
jenniferscamera December 19, 2017 at 13:18
Oh great statue and sky thanks for sharing
Comment by eternalarrival
eternalarrival December 19, 2017 at 13:19
I love this statue! Sofia is one of my favorites
Comment by thehistoriantraveller
thehistoriantraveller December 19, 2017 at 13:20
This is nice statue! Great picture!
Comment by travelonthebrain
travelonthebrain December 19, 2017 at 13:22
Wasn’t the problem that the artist modelled the statute on the Greek goddess of wisdom rather than the Saint whose name was used.
Comment by drifterplanet
drifterplanet December 19, 2017 at 13:24
Love this statue but I can totally understand that it stirred up a controversy!
Comment by ananewyork
ananewyork December 19, 2017 at 13:25
What a beautiful statue and edit!
Comment by ianellis5
ianellis5 December 19, 2017 at 13:25
dude these Sofia pics are really making me want to go.
Comment by the.edventures
the.edventures December 19, 2017 at 13:25
Great shot bringing out the statue
Comment by wander_travel_explore
wander_travel_explore December 19, 2017 at 13:27
I think it’s a cool statue
Comment by girlunspotted
girlunspotted December 19, 2017 at 13:33
She’s looking mighty tough here!
Comment by anitahendrieka
anitahendrieka December 19, 2017 at 13:40
Sofia has such beautiful statues don’t you think?!
Comment by steviewonderscapes
steviewonderscapes December 19, 2017 at 13:45
It doesn’t seem like depicting Wisdom to me
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:32
@ivanasataric ty
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:32
@ivanasataric yes. I agree
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:32
@aaliyahkellyumd
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@imonlyhappywhenitravel
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@imonlyhappywhenitravel I like your picture of this statue also
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@rachellehay
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@sxnflxwer_
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@two.travelers
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:33
@travel_ling I agree
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@valeriolife
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@janetnewenham
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@eatlivetraveldrink
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@simon.owen.rogers ty
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@jenniferscamera
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@eternalarrival
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:34
@laly_dis
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:40
@travelonthebrain the Greek goddess of wisdom is the Athena. I don’t think that resamples Athena this statue. Amd I’m not so sure that this is related with Saint Sofia (or Sofia the martyr) too. That’s why the claims about sophia (wisdom) sound more valid to me
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:40
@drifterplanet
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:40
@ananewyork
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:40
@ianellis5 I’m waiting for your pictures from there then
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:41
@the.edventures
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:41
@wander_travel_explore
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:41
@girlunspotted yes she does
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:41
@anitahendrieka yes. My favorite statues are the lions. Probably in the next picture
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 14:43
@stefanos.politis.photography well, it doesn’t seem to depict a Christian martyr too so let’s stick with the wisdom
Comment by alex_karakasheva
alex_karakasheva December 19, 2017 at 14:44
I think that the statue is very beautiful and totally fits the image of Sofia as a modern city and capital.
Comment by tsvetelina_altouva
tsvetelina_altouva December 19, 2017 at 15:06
Comment by imonlyhappywhenitravel
imonlyhappywhenitravel December 19, 2017 at 17:50
@traviewler thank you my friend
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 19:39
@alex_karakasheva yes. And when the city center is finished it will be really beautiful
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 19:39
@tsvetelina_altouva
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 19:39
@makiskfs
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 19, 2017 at 20:26
@ggfra_soul
Comment by nikos_tsil_photography
nikos_tsil_photography December 19, 2017 at 22:15
Εκπληκτική!!
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 20, 2017 at 10:01
@nikostsil_ph
Comment by pelagia_kapellaki
pelagia_kapellaki December 20, 2017 at 10:42
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 20, 2017 at 10:55
@pelagia_kapellaki
Comment by geanina.elena_
geanina.elena_ December 21, 2017 at 15:22
Beautiful!!!
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 21, 2017 at 20:18
@geaanyyy
Comment by katerina.jeik
katerina.jeik December 22, 2017 at 19:15
Υπεροχη!
Comment by traviewler
traviewler December 22, 2017 at 19:15
@katerina.jeik ευχαριστώ