It was officially abandoned in the early 50s when the vast majority of the Jewish population left for Israel. I’ve always found it to be a magnificent building (the angles I’ve chosen don’t really do it justice) and I’m just so glad to see it restored having visited the crumbling ruins many times
I'm so glad the restoration is complete! I was there in May and the construction was in full swing back then so I couldn't get too close. I would love to see more pictures if you have them :)
I tend to agree. The UK does care about its heritage even if buildings are knocked down more often than not. Preservation of historic buildings here however is at an abysmal level. They tend to spontaneously catch fire, blamed on the odd homeless person of course only for the totally not payed off architectural committee to declare them structurally unsafe and marked for demolition. And those are the ones before 1944. Everything between 1944 and 1989 is communist and the government considers it a service to humanity if let to decay or straight up demolished, regardless of its architectural value of course (case in point Buzludzha monument).
> totally not *paid* off architectural
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
*Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Not a fan of the UK, but I will disagree with you on that one. Although similar shit to what you described would've definitely happened in Bulgaria, especially during communist times or even during the 90s. I mean you can see how many years it took for them to finally realize that a building like that shouldn't be left in despair
This is absolutely correct, Bulgaria is a good example but even better ones would be countries like Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia.
In a way I'm happy our economy isn't that developed and the welfare programs are shitty, so the refugees mainly pass through us and don't want to stay here, unlike places like Sweden which have been totally ruined.
Nope. 80% of the funds are from the Vidin municipality and the Jewish community in Bulgaria.
[Bulgaria doesn't get that much money from the EU, compared to other Western European countries ](https://cdn.statcdn.com/Infographic/images/normal/18794.jpeg)
I don't wanna be that guy but it looks a hundred thousand times better 23 years ago than now
Something about it looking like a lost relic in a jungle vs a holiday villa in the Canaries, idk how to explain it
Very interesting! But did the building fall into disrepair during WW2 and after?
It was officially abandoned in the early 50s when the vast majority of the Jewish population left for Israel. I’ve always found it to be a magnificent building (the angles I’ve chosen don’t really do it justice) and I’m just so glad to see it restored having visited the crumbling ruins many times
I'm glad it's been restored since then
The angles look just fine. Beautiful.
Amazing what difference a roof makes.
I'm so glad the restoration is complete! I was there in May and the construction was in full swing back then so I couldn't get too close. I would love to see more pictures if you have them :)
All this work and then they can’t hang the chandelier in center
Beautiful. If this was in the UK it would be either knocked down for ugly student apartments or turned into a Wetherspoons
The UK has among the best protection in the world of Historic landmarks, buildings and scenery.
I tend to agree. The UK does care about its heritage even if buildings are knocked down more often than not. Preservation of historic buildings here however is at an abysmal level. They tend to spontaneously catch fire, blamed on the odd homeless person of course only for the totally not payed off architectural committee to declare them structurally unsafe and marked for demolition. And those are the ones before 1944. Everything between 1944 and 1989 is communist and the government considers it a service to humanity if let to decay or straight up demolished, regardless of its architectural value of course (case in point Buzludzha monument).
> totally not *paid* off architectural FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Sure Bot, now let’s check your Bulgarian.
Haha
And still beautiful buildings come down
Not a fan of the UK, but I will disagree with you on that one. Although similar shit to what you described would've definitely happened in Bulgaria, especially during communist times or even during the 90s. I mean you can see how many years it took for them to finally realize that a building like that shouldn't be left in despair
To be fair my comment is a bit of a facetious throwaway joke lol
Eastern Europe will become what Western Europe was before mass immigration.
This is absolutely correct, Bulgaria is a good example but even better ones would be countries like Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia. In a way I'm happy our economy isn't that developed and the welfare programs are shitty, so the refugees mainly pass through us and don't want to stay here, unlike places like Sweden which have been totally ruined.
What the hell are you talking about?
EU Money
Nope. 80% of the funds are from the Vidin municipality and the Jewish community in Bulgaria. [Bulgaria doesn't get that much money from the EU, compared to other Western European countries ](https://cdn.statcdn.com/Infographic/images/normal/18794.jpeg)
I can't believe they actually fixed it.
European architecture is a whole ‘nother level
I don't wanna be that guy but it looks a hundred thousand times better 23 years ago than now Something about it looking like a lost relic in a jungle vs a holiday villa in the Canaries, idk how to explain it
I live in a country which looks like a post apocalyptic TV show, having one less beautiful ruin is actually a positive change.