The Newest Statue in Yambol

 The newest statue stands in the centre of Yambol depicting a mother and baby. Unveiled only a few years ago is now a firm part of the Yambol scenery

The Kastaki Popovich Statue in Yambol

 Kostaki Popovich (1821 - 1876) was an awakener and main contributor to the Bulgarian Literary Society, on its seal the organ "Periodical Magazine" and on the newspapers "Bulgarian Bee" and "Law", donor of the Bulgarian school in Yambol. ~Hence his statue in place in Yambol

General Vladimir Zaimov Statue in Yambol

Vladimir Stoyanov Zaimov was a Bulgarian officer. During the Second World War he was against Bulgaria's participation in the Tripartite Pact . He worked as a Soviet spy in Bulgaria, for which he was convicted and shot. His statue stands here today

Women at War Statue in Snow Covered Yambol

 A white foreground of snow showing the women at war statue in Yambol at the old station location. 

Uncovered Statue Looking Over Yambol's River Tundzha

 This statue that overlooks the River Tundzha in Yambol has been there for decades but never seen by many due to it being covered with three and overgrown bushes. This has now been cleared and the statue clearly visable.

Women at War Statue in Yambol

 Having been relocated a few years ago this woman at war statue remains seated as a reminder of their valuable contribution in hard times of was the past.

Statue and The Bezistena in Yambol

Yambol's famous Bezistena stands behind the recently erected statue of mother and child. A lovely place to have a coffee and admire the art that surrounds you.

The WW2 Memorial Statue in Yambol

Most people don't notice this memorial that stands just south of the River Tundzha in Yambol. It is a grim reminder of the sacrifices of war which we should learn from.

New Statue to be Unveiled in Yambol City Gardens

Tomorrow is the 15th March 2019 and the statue that stands in Yambol City Gardens is going to be unveiled. Up until then it remains a secret covered with black sheets and cling film.

Yambol's 1930 Women in the Winter Sun

Having seen this statue m any times, today the Yambol women of 1930 look very happy lapping up the Winter sun this winter. A beautiful day to remember the contribution women made during that era.

Gymnastic Statue in Yambol City Park

A very artistic gymnastic statue stands in Yambol City Park. Gymnastic events are of course held in the park sports centre hence the statue placed outside this venue.

Another Statue Stand Without Statue in Yambol City Park

Yet another statue that has been removed from its stand in Yambol City Park. This etching on the stand have also been erased leaving no clue as to who this related to. Would be a good idea to put another statue in its place, but maybe the authorities want this as a reminder of bygone times.

Headless Statue Due to Vandals in Yambol City Park

This piece of vandalism was made only recently and sets a degree of despair when seen. Unfortunately, this is what we are having to put up with now in this modern day and age of disrespect for the environment. I can't see how this statue can be repaired and whoever did it will have to live with the guilt if they have any. 

The Statue Bulls of Yambol Basking in the Sun

In case you didn't know Yambol has a fine yoghurt made from bull milk. These statutes remain a sitting by the River Tundzha as a reminder of this. Having seen then originally over 10 years ago, they haven't aged at all.

A Statue On The Outskirts of Yambol En Route To Kabile

If you follow the main Sliven Road out from Yambol you will come to a road turning right that leads to Kabile. On the corner you will find this statue watching you pass by. On a cycle it is easily spotted however in a car you might miss it by going to fast.

Statue of a Pregnant Woman Outside Yambol's Maternity Hospital

I guess if there is a place in Yambol for a statue of a pregnant woman it would have to be outside the Maternity Hospital. Well as a matter of fact that's where I found it.

Just A Statue Platform Now In Yambol

This now is just a platform for a statue now. The reasons for the removal of the statue I imagine would be for political reasons. It could however have just been a platform for a statue and the statue just didn't get placed there of course.

Yambol School Named after Hristo Smirnenski With Statue

Hristo Smirnenski has a school named after him in Yambol. this is the statue that stands in the school grounds. He a Bulgarian poet and prose writer who wrote thousands of pieces of poetry and prose in various genres using more than 70 pseudonyms. An interesting trivia is Smirnenski Point on Robert Island, South Shetland Islands is also named after him. He died young at only 25 years old form tuberculosis. Why do all great artists die young?

Yambol's Town Park - Gymnast Figure Statue

Yambol's Town Park holds many surprises and I had missed this figured statue of a gymnast until now. It is placed outside the municipal building in the centre of the park not easily seen unless you are on the path to the building. The ring she is holding is not complete, I'm sure this is due to weather elements rather than vandalisation elements. A fine figure it is like most Bulgarian women I see here.

Yambol's Museum Statue - Mother and Baby

This is the final statue in the series out side Yambol's Regional Historic Museum and one of the most interesting. the sculpture portrays a mother and baby, yet it is done in a abstract way. There is no character base here just some shapes and posture to give the feeling of love that can only come from a mother and baby. I find this quite a powerful work of Bulgarian art that would say the same thing thing internationally.