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Dive into one of Europe’s oldest countries as we explore ancient civilizations and marvel at otherworldly relics of a communist utopia that never came to be.
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Bulgaria's Abandoned Communist Monument Gets a Lifeline

The Buzludzha Memorial House has a polarizing history and an uncertain future.
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July 23, 2019