Sofia to Rila Monastery Morning tour

Sofia to Rila Monastery Morning tour

You will visit the UNESCO world heritage site Rila monastery in the heart of the highest mountain on the Balkans.

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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with relics of St Ivan Rilski. In the court are located the middle age battle Hrelyu tower and the kitchen. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a donut) and the traditional Bulgarian yogurt.

Duration: 3 hours