Rila Monastery (Bulgaria) Reviews
Newest Review: ... renowned artisans of the time making it into one of the most beautiful monasteries in Bulgaria. The area where the monastery ... more
... is situated is very pretty and is in the centre of a mountain range that bear John of Rila's name. Several of the peaks are extremely steep and so close together that they seem to peer into the monastery complex over the top of the walls. It really is beautiful to look at.
The complex and interior
The monastery is built within an irregular quadrangle of fortified walls and has two entrance gates. The one to the west is called Dupnitza and the one to the east is called Samokov.
The interior space covers a lot of ...morePrice Comparison for Rila Monastery (Bulgaria)
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by - written on 09/02/12, updated on 09/02/12 (Very useful, 60 readings)
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Rila Monastery or Rilski Manastir has to be one of Bulgaria's most photographed attractions and probably the most visited. This monastery, founded by a hermit, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers visitors to Bulgaria some fine, extravagant pieces of religious art, exquisite traditional architecture and one hell of a natural setting. Where is it and how do I get there? It's 68 miles south of Sofia and 17 miles east of the village, Rila. You have to catch a bus to the village from either Blagoevgrad or Sofia. We caught the bus from Sofia's Ovcha Kupel station. Once you reach the village of Rila there are connections to take you to the ... Read the complete review
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