ARCHITECTURE, CULTURAL VALUES AND POLITICS: THE CASE FOR SOFIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52326/jss.utm.2025.8(3).06Keywords:
Sofia, urban planning, cultural heritage, cultural heritage value, monuments, intangible culture, spirit of place, phenomenologyAbstract
Recalling a doctoral study undertaken at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia, this article focuses on architecture, cultural values and politics in contemporary Sofia. It addresses urban landscapes and cultural heritage legislation in Bulgaria with specific emphasis on immovable and intangible culture. It concludes by arguing for mapping the city’s monuments of cultural value, addressing its urban challenges, and positioning this capital amongst Europe’s leading capital cities.
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2025-10-25
How to Cite
Bianco, L. (2025). ARCHITECTURE, CULTURAL VALUES AND POLITICS: THE CASE FOR SOFIA. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, 8(3), 74–86. https://doi.org/10.52326/jss.utm.2025.8(3).06