In 1868 it was the place of the final battle between Bulgarian rebels led by Hadzhi Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha[4] and forces of the Ottoman Empire.

[5] Their action served as an inspiration for the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottomans ten years later; the decisive battle of that conflict was fought a few miles away at the Shipka Pass.

In 1974, TNT blasting was employed to remove more than 15,000 cubic metres of rock and create a level foundation for building the new memorial house.

The Buzludzha Monument has gained popularity in various forms of media and pop culture due to its distinctive and imposing architectural design, its historical significance, and its eerie abandoned state.

In December 2020 British pop-singer Rita Ora shot her new music video ‘Big’ on Buzludzha Peak with permission from the local government.

Setting the scene, the British-Bulgarian singer, songwriter & author - Jonathan R. P. Taylor (Brittunculi Records & Books) was the first artist to make a music video - 'Vseki den' - at the site, which was published Jul 30, 2014[11] and used Buzludzha as a narrative for both his novels[12] & radio plays.

The monument's iconic aesthetic has been featured in numerous photo essays, books, and online galleries, making it a subject of fascination for photographers worldwide.