The image depicts the Saints Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia, Bulgaria, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds

The image depicts the Saints Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia, Bulgaria, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds. In the foreground, a large, dark bronze statue of Saints Cyril and Methodius stands centrally on a light grey stone pedestal. The pedestal bears Cyrillic text: "ПРОСВЕТИТЕ БРАТЯ ПЪРВОУЧИТЕЛИ КИРИЛ И МЕТОДИЙ" (Enlighteners Brothers First Teachers Cyril and Methodius). Behind the statue is the library building, a grand neoclassical structure with a light-colored stone facade. Its upper section features prominent, evenly spaced columns with Corinthian capitals. Between these columns are rectangular windows with white frames. Above the columns, the building's name is inscribed in large, dark Cyrillic letters: "БИБЛИОТЕКА КИРИЛ И МЕТОДИЙ" (Library Saints Cyril and Methodius). Two vertical flags hang from windows on the main floor: the Bulgarian flag (white, green, red stripes) on the left (viewer's perspective) and the European Union flag (blue with yellow stars) on the right, both positioned symmetrically in relation to the central entrance. The entrance consists of large, ornate wooden double doors. Below the main building facade, a wide set of stone steps leads up to the entrance. The area in front of the steps features meticulously maintained formal gardens. These gardens include geometrically shaped hedges, vibrant beds of red, purple, and yellow flowers, and small green shrubs. The scene is illuminated by bright daylight, casting distinct shadows. A few small birds are visible on the roofline of the building.