Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic ...

There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss Danube Bridge over the river between Giurgiu ...

An Early Christian rock monastery in Northeast Bulgaria, which according to some historians andarchaeologists is the oldest of its kind in Europe, has been revived for the first time since the ...

Marvel at the stunning frescoes of Rila Monastery, uncover the secrets of Thracian tombs, and visit the historic Rose Valley, home to Bulgaria’s famous rose oil tradition. From mystical ...

Criterion (iii): The extensive complexes of monasteries were built between the time of the Second Bulgarian State /1187-1396/ and the conquest of Bulgaria by the Ottoman Empire. The five historical ...

Embark on a captivating adventure through Bulgaria, where history, nature, and culture come together in perfect harmony. From the majestic Rila Monastery to the picturesque Sunny Beach ...