Rila Monastery

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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.

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Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
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The price is NZ$256 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$256
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
Great location. Clean and modern hotel. Plenty of amenities and the breakfast was really good. Very helpful staff. A little noisy from the bars at the front pumping out really irritating music late afternoon/early evening. Don't go for a mountain view room if you want a quiet evening in your ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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Yastrebets Wellness & Spa

Yastrebets Wellness & Spa

4 out of 5
Borovets Samokov
Stay at this ski hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tsarska Bistritsa and Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard ...
Lovely hotel short taxi from Borovets centre
Great hotel. Some of the staff a little abrupt but overall a great stay.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2018

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EMAR - Hotel & SPA

EMAR - Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Yordan Popmihaylov Sapareva Banya Kyustendil
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The price is NZ$333 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$333
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sapareva Banya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Saparevo Banski & SPA is located ...
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