Vrana Park has officially been transferred under the management of the Sofia Regional Administration. This was announced by the regional governor Stefan Arsov on Facebook.
„This is a long-awaited step that will put an end to the years of neglect and inaction by the Sofia Municipality and will allow this emblematic place to develop as it deserves – for the benefit of all citizens and guests of the capital“, explained Arsov.
The handover protocol from the Sofia Municipality describes a number of problems that have accumulated over the past two years:
Very poor condition of part of the paved asphalt road leading to the Vrana Palace;
Broken fence on the southern side of the park due to traffic accidents over the years, as well as a missing one from the northern part of the park;
Unusable well with unclear status;
Compromised bed and walls of the “Lake with lilies”;
Poor condition of botanical species with high ecological and cultural value;
999 trees found to be dangerous and withered by the Forest Protection Station – Sofia.
Technical data is also missing for important elements for the park, such as irrigation systems, external heating and plumbing, and alley lighting.
According to the regional governor, there are no adequate social and cultural initiatives in the “Vrana” park, as well as suspended public transport to the site, which limits access for citizens and guests of the capital.
“As regional governor, I am committed to turning the “Vrana” park into a safe, beautiful and inspiring place. We are actively working on the park's cultural calendar - concerts, exhibitions, festivals and educational initiatives that will enliven “Vrana” and make it an attractive center for culture and recreation. And most importantly - entrance will be free for everyone,“ Stefan Arsov also points out in his publication.