A three-metre replica of the Giro d’Italia trophy is currently being fabricated in Plovdiv for the third stage of the cycling race. According to Plovdiv 2019 Foundation Executive Director Kiril Velchev, the steel installation will be situated at the roundabout on Maritsa-Yug Boulevard, near the Water Palace, along the designated route for the tour. The replica is being created by the artists Nedyalka Mitkova and Dimitar Mitkov.
The family noted that the project presented a significant challenge due to the trophy’s highly complex, distinctive, and recognizable form. The original award, known as the “Trofeo Senza Fine” (Endless Trophy), features a design resembling a spiral ribbon that rises upward and narrows in the center, similar to an hourglass. The team selected stainless steel for the installation to ensure durability against weather and time.
This material also facilitated the recreation of the polished effect visible inside the original trophy, while a delicate shiny edge was replicated on the exterior. Upon completion, the entire piece will be treated to achieve the original bronze color. The total height of the structure will measure 4.5 metres, incorporating a metal pedestal engraved with the year the Giro passed through the city and the Plovdiv logo.
The entire structure is estimated to weigh around 1.5 tonnes, and spotlights will be installed at the base to illuminate the trophy at night. BTA has also launched a new section dedicated to “Giro d’Italia 2026 – Cycling in Bulgaria,” detailing the three stages scheduled to pass through the country from May 8 to 10, 2026.
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