Doctor Monument - Бесплатный Аудиогид

Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria

Докторски паметник, Оборище, Център, Оборище, София, Столична, София-град, 1504, България


The Doctor's Monument, officially known as the Monument to the Fallen Medical Officials during the Liberation War of 1877-1878, is located in Doctor's Garden, Sofia. Designed by architect Anton Tomasek and completed between 1882 and 1884, the monument honors 531 medical personnel who perished during the Russo-Turkish War. The structure takes the form of a truncated pyramid with a granite sarcophagus on top, featuring inscriptions of the names of the fallen and the battles they served in. This significant cultural site is a reminder of Bulgaria's military and medical history. Visitors can explore the serene garden surrounding the monument, making it an ideal spot for reflection. There are no admission fees, and the site is accessible to all.