Rilski Manastir

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A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.
Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs
I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀ This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡
Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀ It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.
Rilets Resort & Spa

Rilets Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Rila Monastery, Rila National Park Rila Kyustendil
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Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
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Villa Sokol

Villa Sokol

5 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
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Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
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Borovets Samokov
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Popular places to visit

A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.

Rila Monastery

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

Rila Monastery

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

You can find out about the history of Rila with a stop at St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

After visiting Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rilski Manastir. Make time to visit the spas and temples while you're in the area.

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

Things to do

Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

$6
per adult
Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide
From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up

From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up

$52
per adult
From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

$57
per adult
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

$23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

$57
per adult
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

$69
per adult
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
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Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀ It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.

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