The image depicts an abandoned outdoor swimming pool complex in Sofia, Bulgaria, with dilapidated buildings and graffiti-covered structures in the background. In the foreground, concrete bleachers are weathered and overgrown with weeds. A light blue metal railing separates the bleachers from the empty pool area. The pool itself is empty, with bright blue tiles lining its bottom and sides, some of which are cracked or missing. The pool area is heavily adorned with colorful graffiti, as are the surrounding concrete surfaces. In the mid-ground, a long, low building with broken windows and more graffiti stretches along the side of the pool. Behind this building, a dense line of trees separates the pool complex from the background. To the left of the pool complex, a tall, multi-story building stands abandoned, with numerous windows and balconies, also covered in graffiti. A metal scaffolding structure is attached to the side of this building. To the far right of the image, several large, Brutalist-style concrete buildings are visible, also featuring some graffiti and inscriptions, including "VULGAR" and "15-YEARS". The sky above is a pale blue with scattered white clouds. The overall scene conveys a sense of decay and abandonment in an urban environment.

Sofia's forgotten Soviet sports complexe

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David

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Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 04:55 PM

4d ago

Sofia, Bulgaria

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The image depicts an abandoned outdoor swimming pool complex in Sofia, Bulgaria, with dilapidated buildings and graffiti-covered structures in the background. In the foreground, concrete bleachers are…read more

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