The National Palace of Culture in #Bulgaria. Built during the decline of the communist regime in the country, it has the unmistakable markings of the Communist-era architectural style found throughout Eastern Europe. •• The somehwat stark building is surrounded by a massive beautiful park, and in the evening it’s absolutely filled to the brim with people of all ages. I can’t overemphasize how beautiful I find it when a city has large public spaces - especially spaces designed to encourage their use. It really creates a different kind of community. •• Oh, and no, I have not had time to take pictures around LA yet and upload. But the holidays are coming up and I’ll be exploring some cool neighborhoods around town, so stay tuned! . . . .