Ruski Pametnik (Russian Monument)

Ruski pametnik was the first monument built in Sofia after the liberation from the centuries of Turkish rule. The 10-meter high pyramid of the white sandstone is sliced off at the top. The sculptor is unknown but it is certain that the monument was built in honor of Tsar Alexander II. It stands on Russki Pametnik Square near Rodina hotel.

The Tsar Osvoboditel (Tsar Liberator)Monument

The Tsar Osvoboditel monument by the renowned Italian Sculpture Arnoldo Zocci, is one of the most beautiful in Sofia. Situated on the square in front of the parliament building, it is an expression of thanks from the Bulgarian nation to its Russian liberators. The 14 meters high monument portrays the Russian Tsar Alexander II, astride his horse, holding the declaration of the War of Liberation. The upper part of the pedestal is a relief composition underneath which small bronze bas-relief illustrate important events from

The Monument to the Soviet Army

The Monument to the Soviet Army is situated in the beautiful park close to Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd. It is a tall prism, crowned with an 8-meter sculptural composition. Bronze figurative compositions decorate the main body of the monument.