Snail house in Bulgaria - a funny and not quite traditional architectural object (14 photos + 1 video)

This ornate building in Bulgaria resembles a snail, slowly going about its business.





The Simeonovo district on the outskirts of Sofia in Bulgaria is not a particularly interesting place for tourists. However, here in the hinterland lives a very interesting giant snail, whose bright rainbow coloring stops passers-by in their tracks.



Painted in red, orange, green, blue and brown, the five-story tall Snail House is said to have "no straight walls, corners or edges." Although it looks like a kindergarten or a museum, the Snail House is actually a private home where many romantically inclined citizens would like to live. But the owners are categorically unwilling to even show the interior of the house, and its design remains a secret.





The architect of the snail house, Simeon Simeonov, built this rainbow snail-shaped dwelling in an unusual way. With two horns on its head and curved windows on the sides, it was ingeniously designed so that all the elements of the building seemed part of the decor.



For example, the door is drawn as a mouth, requiring residents to "be swallowed alive" before they can get inside. Simeonov also replaced the standard chimney with a large yellow bee on the back of the snail house. The horns not only remove smoke, but also serve as a night light and lightning rod.



Even the eyes in the house have a purpose. Air and gas enter through the eyelids and exit through the snail's large red eyes. The radiators in the house are disguised as frogs, ladybugs and pumpkins.



However, perhaps the most symbolic feature of this giant creature is its importance for preserving the planet.



The snail house is built entirely from lightweight and environmentally friendly materials, making it truly energy efficient.



The building is so bizarre that you'd have to drive past it at a snail's pace to get a good look at it.