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Sokolski (Gabrovski) Monastery

Ouspenie Bogorodichno Monastery near the town of Gabrovo is also known as Sokolski Monastery. It is situated 12 km southeast of the town and four km away from the ethnographic complex of Etura . An eco path connects the monastery and the complex and the walk lasts around two hours. Scientists believe that the sanctuary was constructed in 1833. Monks moved there from Troyan Monastery . According to another hypothesis, a monastery already functioned there and underwent renovation in the 30s of the 19th century, when the monks moved there....

St. Dimitrii Basarbovski Rock Monastery

Basarbovski monastery is situated in the picturesque Roussenski Lom valley. It is located 10 km away from the town of Rousse and carries the name of a...

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Lozen Monastery St. Spas

Lozen monastery St. Spas is situated near Sofia , four to five km away from the village of Dolni Lozen. The proximity to Sofia has turned the monastery...

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Roiak Village Rock Monastery

The tall cliffs of Roiashko plateau in the region of Dzheneviz Kanara house one little known but quite impressive rock monastery complex. The rock...

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St. Teodor Stratilat Monastery

St. Teodor Stratilat Monastery is situated 1.5 km away from the village of Balsha. The Sofia region village is close to the capital and suitable for weekend...

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Aladzha Monastery

A rocky region situated 16 km away from the coastal city of Varna and near to Golden Sands resort preserves a sanctuary, the name of which means...

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New St. Petka Church, Plovdiv

The village of Epibata on the Sea of Marmara was the home place of St. Petka, who lived there in the 11th century. The saint wanted to dedicate herself to...

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Sopot Monastery St. Spas

A nice walk starting in the central part of Sopot will take you to St. Spas Monastery. You need to head to the first station of the Sopot lift. Ask...

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Dryanovski Monastery

St. Archangel Mihail monastery is also known as Dryanovski. It had a long and often sad history. The monastery is situated on the road from Dryanovo to...

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Kremikovtsi Monastery St. Georgi

The dome of Kremikovtsi Monastery’s church can be seen from a distance. St. George Monastery is situated three km south of Sofia’s district of...

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Chiprovtsi Monastery

Chiprovtsi Monastery St. Ivan Rilski is situated 30 km away from the town of Montana and five km away from Chiprovtsi. The monastery was constructed...

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Ivanovski Rock Monastery

Ivanovski rock monastery is one of the Bulgarian landmarks included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is located 12 km south of the town of Rousse...

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Vrachesh Monastery St. Forty Martyrs

One of the most beautiful monasteries in the west part of Stara Planina Mountain is Vrachesh Monastery St. Forty Martyrs. It is situated on the bank of...

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