Sculptures in Varna

Directions and movements sculpture

The sculpture in front of Varna Bus Station, created by Evgeni Baramov in 1972, is a monolithic abstract work resembling an arrow tip, considered Bulgaria’s first.

Icarus – Monument of Hope

The Icarus sculpture by Alyosha Kafedzhiiski, symbolizing humanity’s pursuit of impossible dreams, was created in 1981 and installed outside Varna Municipality in 1995.

The Walk sculpture

The Walk sculpture by Veselin Kostadinov is on Knyaz Boris I near Svyat Square, a popular meeting spot for both residents and visitors of Varna.

Expectation sculpture

Expectation sculpture, created by Andrei Lekarski and featuring a verse by Valeri Petrov, was inaugurated on 17 March 2018 on the Varna port breakwater.

Fisherman and the gold fish sculpture

The 2.1 m sculpture by Venelin Bozhidarov stands on Bulgaria Square near the dry fountain, between Knyaz Boris I, Voden, and Mihail Koloni streets, near the Sea Garden.

The Sun dial

The sundial, a symbol of Varna, was created by Ivan Kovachev and installed in 1977 at the Sea Garden entrance, featuring a unique flying swan shape.

The Fountain with the Sirens in the Sea Garden

The fountain is located north of “Morsko kazino” and is one of the most romantic and emblematic spots in The Sea Garden.

Ivan Tserov portrait figure

The portrait statue of Ivan Tserov (1857–1938) is located on Nezavisimost Square. He was one of the first mayors of Varna after the Liberation.

Mihail Koloni portrait figure

Mihail Koloni (1817–1893) was a key figure in Varna’s development—a supporter of the national liberation movement, a public figure with European views, a merchant, and a philanthropist.

Rotunda "The seal"

The “Tyulena” Rotunda is a viewpoint overlooking Varna Bay. It is the only preserved part of the former panoramic area known as “Trakata.”

Open-air museum

In the 1980s, Varna’s garden by the City Art Gallery (now Atlantic Solidarity Square) became the Open-Air Museum, featuring works like The Holocaust and Mother.

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