Sofia, Bulgaria
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
Nice
@stelios_travel_blogger
@marlondon35
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
Oh, and – nice shot
Erotic? I thought it was beautiful, you had great light besides
Interesting to learn more about what the statue might represent!
This is interesting indeed
Beautiful shot dear love this one !
That’s an interesting story and bold choice! I like the meaning behind it – smart is sexy after all!
I wanna see Bulgaria now
Wow what an interesting statue
I love the gold details
Love this status! Such a good photo
Oh great statue and sky thanks for sharing
I love this statue! Sofia is one of my favorites
This is nice statue! Great picture!
Wasn’t the problem that the artist modelled the statute on the Greek goddess of wisdom rather than the Saint whose name was used.
Love this statue but I can totally understand that it stirred up a controversy!
What a beautiful statue and edit!
dude these Sofia pics are really making me want to go.
Great shot bringing out the statue
I think it’s a cool statue
She’s looking mighty tough here!
Sofia has such beautiful statues don’t you think?!
It doesn’t seem like depicting Wisdom to me
@ivanasataric ty
@ivanasataric yes. I agree
@aaliyahkellyumd
@imonlyhappywhenitravel
@imonlyhappywhenitravel I like your picture of this statue also
@rachellehay
@sxnflxwer_
@two.travelers
@travel_ling I agree
@valeriolife
@janetnewenham
@eatlivetraveldrink
@simon.owen.rogers ty
@jenniferscamera
@eternalarrival
@laly_dis
@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
@drifterplanet
@ananewyork
@ianellis5 I’m waiting for your pictures from there then
@the.edventures
@wander_travel_explore
@girlunspotted yes she does
@anitahendrieka yes. My favorite statues are the lions. Probably in the next picture
@stefanos.politis.photography well, it doesn’t seem to depict a Christian martyr too so let’s stick with the wisdom
I think that the statue is very beautiful and totally fits the image of Sofia as a modern city and capital.
@traviewler thank you my friend
@alex_karakasheva yes. And when the city center is finished it will be really beautiful
@tsvetelina_altouva
@makiskfs
@ggfra_soul
Εκπληκτική!!
@nikostsil_ph
@pelagia_kapellaki
Beautiful!!!
@geaanyyy
Υπεροχη!
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