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Original - Sofia University Rectorate is the main edifice of the university situated in the very heart of the city. Designed and built in the period 1907-1934, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the Bulgarian capital.
Another version of this panorama (thanks to JJ Harrison).
Reason
Very representative photo of the building which is among the most popular landmarks of Sofia city. It gives a comprehensive idea of the university' main edifice and its Neo-baroque style.
Articles in which this image appears
Sofia University, Neo-baroque, Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Panorama
Creator
MrPanyGoff
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  • I don't know actually what you are trying to do but I would like to ensure you that the actual view from this viewpoint is almost the same in reality. The building occupies the corner of a quarter and the angle between the two wings is about 100-110 degrees. In other words they are almost perpendicular to each other. Furthermore, the wings separately are curved in plan in the section near the main body. The curves you see in the image are 99% real. --MrPanyGoff (talk) 22:36, 28 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • Just to make this clear: I'd also support provided that the issue with the morphing cars is fixed. While a larger pic would be nice, I find the current size sufficient. The bug with the cars is too apparent to leave this way though. And a resident of Sofia, I can confirm that the building is curved and the perspective is not misleading. It might have something to do with the fact that the rectorate was initially just the central section. The side wings were added later and their shape may have been caused by the direction of the already existing roads. Toдor Boжinov 16:03, 5 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Suspended pending edit or a decision not to edit. Makeemlighter (talk) 05:00, 7 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Unsuspended and bumped to the top of current noms. Makeemlighter (talk) 08:30, 3 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not Promoted --Jujutacular talk 03:51, 16 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]