Bulgarian Statue in Guinness World Records

Society | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00
Bulgarian Statue in Guinness World Records 32-high statue of Virgin Mary with the newborn Christ has qualified for world recording at the Guinness Book. Its building technology is unique for the country, with hollow interior and artificial stone. Photo by bTV.

The Virgin with Christ statue based in the Bulgarian town of Haskovo will be written down in the Guinness World Records, Haskovo's Mayor broke on Monday.

The statue representing Virgin Mary with the newborn Christ has qualified for top world recording with its 32 meters height, including the basis.

The unique monument erected by donated means implies a typical Bulgarian technology. The statue's interior is hollow, partly made of artificial stone.

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