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Alyosha Monument
Best time to visit
At sunset, when golden light bathes the statue and the city lights turn on. In spring, the atmosphere is especially pleasant thanks to the blooming linden trees.
Budget tips
The visit is completely free, the statue is outdoors 24 hours a day. Parking nearby costs about 1 euro per hour.
Recommended for
History enthusiasts, Strollers and hikers, Photographers, Families with teenagers
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: On the 156-meter-high Bunardzhik Hill stands an 11.5-meter statue of a soldier with a rifle pointed eastward. The people of Plovdiv affectionately call it Alyosha, after the hero from a Russian song about a Soviet soldier.
Highlights: Every spring, thousands of Plovdiv residents gather at the foot of the statue for the traditional celebration of Liberation Day, where the wind carries the scent of linden trees and flowers. At night, powerful spotlights illuminate the statue so that its shadow stretches across half the city.
Insider tips
- Bring water with you, there are no drink stands on the hill.
- The best photos are taken from the left side of the statue, where the background is most open toward the city.
- On weekday mornings it is almost completely empty, ideal for some peaceful moments.
- Walk up the stairs from the city center, the climb takes only 10 minutes and offers wonderful views along the way.
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