Rila Monastery, A Balkan spiritual fortress of Slavic culture
2643, Bulgaria
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Introduction
The Rila Monastery is a famous cultural and historical monument in Bulgaria, built in the 10th century by the hermit St. John. After his death, St. John was recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church as a saint, and the place where he lived and was buried became a holy site, eventually developing into the Rila Monastery.
This small monastery played an important religious and social role in medieval Bulgaria. However, in the early 19th century, it was destroyed by a great fire. Fortunately, it was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862 and regained its new life.
The Rila Monastery can be considered one of the representatives of the 18th and 19th century Bulgarian Renaissance, reflecting the awakening of Slavic cultural confidence. It is not only an important part of Bulgarian history, but also an important symbol of cultural heritage. Opening hours 6:00-21:00。
Transportation Travel from Sofia to the nearby transportation centers of Dupnitsa or Blagoevgrad, then transfer to another mode of transportation.
The monastery is like a castle
