The image displays a large, illuminated statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, situated atop a monumental stone structure at night. The statue, rendered in white, is prominently positioned against a dark, featureless sky and is lit from below by white spotlights. Directly beneath the statue, a line of white string lights adorns the upper edge of the stone base. Below the lights, a circular stained-glass mosaic is embedded into the stone facade, depicting a stylized red heart encircled by a crown of thorns and flames, set within a patterned, colorful background. The main body of the monument is constructed from large, rectangular and irregularly shaped stone blocks. Further down the structure, a deep, rectangular recess or archway is dramatically illuminated from within by a strong red light source, creating a glowing effect. On the lower left section of the stone base, a rectangular metal plaque bearing the "Guinness World Records" logo is affixed. The inscription identifies the monument as "The world's largest statue of the Virgin Mary with Jesus," measuring 14 meters (46 ft) in height and standing on a 17-meter (55 ft 9 in) base. It notes the statue was unveiled on September 8, 2003, and overlooks the city of Haskovo, Bulgaria. A similar, partially visible metal plaque with Cyrillic and English text is located on the lower right side of the structure. A white security camera is mounted on a protruding architectural element to the left of the stained-glass window. No individuals are visible in the scene.Nighttime documentation of illuminated V
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Daniella

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Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 07:33 PM

16d ago

Haskovo, Bulgaria

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The image displays a large, illuminated statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, situated atop a monumental stone structure at night. The statue, rendered in white, is prominently positione…read more

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