Rila Monastery

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Rila Monastery only 25km from Villa Stresov in Borovets

The Rila Monastery was founded in the l0th century by the Bulgarian monk St. John of Rila and was rebuilt in the l3th -l4th century. From that time, date the fortress tower (1334), the bishop's throne, richly carved doors and some manuscripts, icon-paintings and church plates.

Access is difficult, but the experience is well-worth the effort. The Rila Monastery is situated high up in the Rila Mountains, the monastery is not easy to reach. From the town of Rila, the monastery is still some 25 km away.

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