# Monument of the Holy Mother of God, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

> Monument of the Holy Mother of God is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in the world (Света Богородица) in Bulgaria (Haskovo). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/the-monument-of-the-holy-mother-of-god/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** The tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in the world · History
- **Local name:** Света Богородица
- **Where:** Bulgaria
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOJ Burgas, 177 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa-Su 08:30-20:00
- **Coordinates:** 41.92836, 25.55408

## What it is and where

Monument of the Holy Mother of God is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in the world (Света Богородица) in Bulgaria (Haskovo). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Haskovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/haskovo/), where this site lists 9 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 41.92836, 25.55408; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 177 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.928362%2C25.554082)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.928362%2C25.554082)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/historia/) places in Bulgaria. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Monument of the Holy Mother of God is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 16 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 22 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 40 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 08 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 22 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 02 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 42 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 50 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 35 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 58 |

In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Bulgaria

To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Bulgaria checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [ST717 Haskovo - Dinevo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st717-haskovo-dinevo/): Hiking · 6.3 km
- [ST716 Mineralni bani - Haskovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st716-mineralni-bani-haskovo/): Hiking · 8.5 km
- [House of Penyo Penev](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/dom-muzei-pen-o-penev/): Museum in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria · 15 km
- [Thracian tomb of Aleksandrovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/aleksandrovo-tumulus/): Thracian burial mound and tomb · 16 km
- [ST718 Dinevo - Harmanli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st718-dinevo-harmanli/): Hiking · 20 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

## More in Bulgaria: History

- [Rila Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/rilski-manastir/): Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- [Boyana Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/boyana-church/): church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- [Madara Rider](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/caballero-de-madara/): early medieval rock relief
- [Srebarna Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/srebarna-nature-reserve/): nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- [Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/iglesias-rupestres-de-ivanovo/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- [Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/thracian-tomb-of-sveshtari/): tomb in Bulgaria

Every Bulgaria place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monument of the Holy Mother of God?

It is the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in the world (Света Богородица in the local language) in Bulgaria. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Monument of the Holy Mother of God?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.

### How do you get to Monument of the Holy Mother of God?

The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 177 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.928362%2C25.554082) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [ST717 Haskovo - Dinevo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st717-haskovo-dinevo/), [ST716 Mineralni bani - Haskovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st716-mineralni-bani-haskovo/), [House of Penyo Penev](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/dom-muzei-pen-o-penev/). The rest is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/103530142), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12062015), CC0. More about Monument of the Holy Mother of God on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_of_the_Holy_Mother_of_God_(Haskovo)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).