The image shows three flags flying against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The flags are arranged from left to right, with the leftmost flag being the largest and highest. The flag on the far left is the flag of the European Union, a blue rectangular flag with a circle of twelve yellow stars in its center. To its right and slightly lower is the flag of Bulgaria, a tricolor flag consisting of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and green from top to bottom. The third flag, to the right and lowest, is a green flag with a gold emblem in the center, which is the emblem of the Republic of Bulgaria. Below the flags, a large brutalist concrete structure is visible. This structure appears to be part of a monument or memorial. To the right of the concrete structure, a dark, abstract sculpture is partially visible, resembling a gargoyle or a stylized head. The scene is clearly located at the Monument to the Liberators of Shumen, also known as the Shumen plateau, in Shumen, Bulgaria. The monument was erected to commemorate the Soviet soldiers who liberated Bulgaria from Ottoman rule during the Russo-Turkish War. The flags represent Bulgaria's membership in the European Union and its national identity. The architecture of the monument, characterized by its geometric shapes and raw concrete surfaces, is typical of socialist realism style prevalent during the mid-20th century. The bright daylight and clear sky suggest a pleasant weather day. There are no people visible in the image.Up close with Shumen's iconic Brutalist
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 10:09 AM

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Shumen, Bulgaria

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The image shows three flags flying against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The flags are arranged from left to right, with the leftmost flag being the largest and highest. The flag on t…read more

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