The Rila Monastery is probably one of the most interesting orthodox monasteries in the world. It is located in the Rila Mountains about 120 kilometers south of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The Rila Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in beautiful condition. The monastery was founded in the 10th century by Ivan Rilski and is the most important monastery in Bulgaria. It belongs also to the 100 most important national tourism objects.
The courtyard is paved with large stones. The church itself is decorated with church wall paintings in the typical orthodox style. There is also its own museum, bakery and restaurant. It also has its own post office where you can send postcards from the monastery. There is a parking lot in front of the monastery, but it is quickly filled. You have to expect a daily fee of 2,5 Euro.
The Rila monastery is an absolute must if one undertakes a journey to Bulgaria. It does not matter at which time of the year one visits the Rila monastery, it always radiates peace and quiet.
Das Rila Kloster ist wohl eines der sehenswertesten orthodoxen Klöster weltweit. Es liegt im Rilagebirge ca. 120 Kilometer südlich von der bulgarischen Hauptstadt Sofia. Das Rila Kloster ist ein UNESCO Weltkulturerbe und in wunderschönem Zustand. Das Kloster wurde im 10. Jahrhundert von Ivan Rilski gegründet und ist das bedeutenste Kloster Bulgariens. Es gehört auch zu den 100 wichtigsten nationalen Tourismus Objekten.
Der Innenhof ist mit großen Steinen gepflastert. Die Kirche selbst ist im typischen orthodoxen Stil mit kirchlichen Wandmalereien versehen. Es gibt auch ein eigenes Museum, eine eigene Bäckerei und ein Restaurant. Es beherbergt auch eine eigene Poststelle von der man Postkarten vom Kloster verschicken kann. Vor dem Kloster gibt es einen Parkplatz, der allerdings rasch befüllt ist. Man muss mit einer Tagesgebühr von 2,5 Euro rechnen.
Das Rila Kloster ist ein absolutes Muss, wenn man eine Reise nach Bulgarien unternimmt. Es ist egal zu welcher Jahreszeit man das Rila Kloster besucht, es versprüht immer Ruhe...
Read moreLovely monastery! Magnetic atmosphere and wonderful place! A lot of trees and flowers. A couple of places to sit, relax and enjoy the view and energy there.
Church is old but in very good condition. If you are tall be careful when entering :)
Just behind the monastery there is lovely small zoo. Not a lot of animals but you can discover many birds, squirrels, goats, rams, roe deers and others.
Definitely a place to...
Read moreAmazing! Never really knew about this place and found it by accident (going to the little zoo in Hadzhidimovo). It's very big and well maintained monastery with small church and beautiful gardens. Was full with kids who were there for some religious lectures but honestly, mostly games in the court :) Was refreshing experience and I highly recommend it as a...
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