Statue of Virgin Mary with Child
6300 Panorama Street, Haskovo, Bulgaria
Description:
The statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, located at the entrance to the city of Husky, is not only a symbol of the city, but also the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world. That is why it is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
The grand opening of the statue took place on September 8, 2003. It was attended by the chief bishop Arseny, who conducts the consecration ceremony. The monument was created by a team of talented sculptors led by Peter Alexandrov and Nikolai Stoyanov.
The sculpture, created from polymer concrete, weighs as much as 80 tons, and its height is 14 meters. Placed on a 17-meter pedestal, it is visible from anywhere in the city. In the evenings, the silhouette of the Virgin Mary and the baby, illuminated by the light of lanterns, seems to protect the city from all adversity.