Rila Monastery Bulgaria

Rila Monastery

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The Monastery of Saint John of Rila, also known as Rila Monastery ("Sveti Ivan Rilski", is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in …

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Mar 12, 2025
A lovely monastery well worth visiting. The Lv 8 for the museum of artifacts is well worth in view of both the great collection and the historical information provided.Full review by marksO9525BY
Mar 5, 2025
It was worth the visit to go to the Rila Monastery from Sofia. It is a beautiful place to visit and to be able to know more about its history and importance.Full review by Besttravel_28
Dec 31, 2024
The Rila Monastery is a must see for anyone visiting Bulgaria particularly if staying around Sofia and the Rila Mountain. It is an integral part of Bulgarian history and culture and a repository of O…Full review by deyanpehlivanov
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Established:927
Located:Rila Mountains, Bulgaria
Founder:Saint Ivan of Rila

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