Battenberg Mausoleum
Battenberg Mausoleum
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Scott O
Edinburgh, UK136 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
A pretty, beautifully designed Mausoleum; the burial place of Prince Alexander the First of Bulgaria, the first ruler of early-modern Bulgaria (Principality of Bulgaria.)
It's right next to the University of Sofia and opposite the very beautiful Knyazheska Gardens which hosts the monument to Soviet and Bulgarian soldiers, so if you are visiting the park it is only a minute walk away.
It's right next to the University of Sofia and opposite the very beautiful Knyazheska Gardens which hosts the monument to Soviet and Bulgarian soldiers, so if you are visiting the park it is only a minute walk away.
Written 7 September 2017
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permia
Ireland65,967 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
After Liberation the nascent state chose Prince Aleksandur Batenberg as its first leader. Not without difficulties in dealing with the more radical politicians, he was eventually forced into abdication.
This is a fine tribute to the first ruler. An attractive domed pavilion holds the entombed Prince. Simple ornamentation with garlands and Royal emblems enhance the tranquility of his final place of repose.
This is a fine tribute to the first ruler. An attractive domed pavilion holds the entombed Prince. Simple ornamentation with garlands and Royal emblems enhance the tranquility of his final place of repose.
Written 16 June 2019
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John G
United Kingdom656 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Nice place to drop in to if you are walking south from the Alexsandur Nevski Church. Its a small tomb (free entry) with an English translation of his importance to Bulgaria as its first post independence monarch. Strange how a German volunteer in the Russian army became king of Bulgaria. Note that Batenberg is the previous family name for the English royal family which would have made him a relative of Queen Vic( monarch not pub).
Written 10 April 2019
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j00st78
Sofia, Bulgaria247 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
This is the final resting place of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria, who the first Head of State of Bulgaria after being liberated from the Ottoman Empire. Although he died in exile (Graz 1893) he final wish was to be buried in Bulgaria for which they built this mausoleum.
This is a must see location for everybody who would like to know a bit more about the history of Bulgaria and it's located pretty much in the center of town close to the National football stadium and Alexander Nevsky church.
It's not a big location so you will be done in no time but the building, location and respect given by the Bulgarian really makes it worth while.
This is a must see location for everybody who would like to know a bit more about the history of Bulgaria and it's located pretty much in the center of town close to the National football stadium and Alexander Nevsky church.
It's not a big location so you will be done in no time but the building, location and respect given by the Bulgarian really makes it worth while.
Written 10 April 2017
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Stathis
Thessaloniki Region, Greece39 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
This building might not be a must when you visit Sofia, but if you have time you can visit it and admire its dome.
Written 28 April 2019
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,396 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Located in an inconspicuous place, the lovely little mausoleum, is the burial place of Prince Alexander the First of Bulgaria. Free to visit, and not much really to see, it is a major part of Bulgarian history. and worth a visit if in the vacinity. Before he died, he stated he wanted burried in Bulgaria, after dying in Graz, Austria in exile, and got his wish, after initially being burried there. . The mausoleum was restored in 2005
Written 27 November 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,780 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This is the monument and mausoleum for the ruler who liberated Bulgaria from the Ottoman rule but died in exile. You visit part of the city tour.
Written 25 October 2018
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There was a funeral of some Mountbatten in Sofia the last half of May, 2013. Who exactly was the person whose body was brought to Sofia to be buried?
Written 13 September 2018
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