The Holy Mother of God with Baby Jesus in Haskovo

Тhe massive statue of the Holy Mother of God with Baby Jesus on a hill in Haskovo appeared in 2003 and a year later Guinness World Records recognised it as the tallest in the world.The monument weighs 80 tonnes and is 14 metres tall. It stands on top of a 17-metre pediment with a chapel inside. For many, it is one of Bulgaria’s modern wonders and a major tourist attraction in Haskovo. It was the brainchild of then Haskovo mayor, Georgi Ivanov.