Rila Monastery Trip

A 'must do' trip for everyone visiting Bulgaria. The chronicle of this monastery reflects the entire history of the Bulgarian state and the Bulgarian people, the defence of their spiritual and cultural nature.

The introduction to the Rila Monastery could well start with the words of the first Bulgarian historian, Paissii of Hilendar, recorded in 1762 in his Slav Bulgarian History:

"Of all the Bulgarian glory when there were so many large monasteries and churches in Bulgaria earlier, the Lord has left only the Rila Monastery to exist in our times... It is of great use to all Bulgarians. Therefore, it is the duty of all Bulgarians to guard it and to give alms to the sacred Rila Monastery..."

The Rila Monastery Museum - Recently renovated , which hosts a unique work of art , namely The Raphel 's Cross.

Hrelyo's Defence Tower - An impressive stone tower , built by the local feudal Sebastocrator Hrelyu in 1334 - 1335

Birth Of Holy Virgin Church - It was built by ''protomaster'' Pavel Ivanovich ( May 1, 1834 - October 26, 1837) which is testified by a marble plaque, inserted into the cornice of open gallery above the entrance of the church

In the Monastery you will also have the chance to visit The Monastery kitchen called Magernitsa, The Coffin Of Tsar Boris 3, The Transfiguration Chapel