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Bulgaria · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Visit the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, one of the nine UNESCO heritage sites in Bulgaria and the country's largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery. Named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876-946 AD), this remarkable complex is regarded as one of the foremost masterpieces of Bulgarian National Revival architecture. It also remains an active monastery and is home to around 60 monks.
On arrival, see the monastery complex, regarded as one of the foremost masterpieces of Bulgarian National Revival architecture and declared a national historical monument in 1976.
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Day by day
Pick-up from your hotel in Sofia city.
Drive for 2 hours to arrive at the Rila Monastery.
On arrival, see the monastery complex, regarded as one of the foremost masterpieces of Bulgarian National Revival architecture and declared a national historical monument in 1976.
Drop-off at your hotel.
Where this trip takes you
Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, Rila Monastery, Bulgarian National Revival architecture
The route
The fine print
Bulgarian tour guide and driver service
Vehicle for up to 7 people
Fuel
Parking
Seat insurance
Mineral water 0.5 litre
Meals
Entry fees (not necessary except for any museum)
Drinks (except for a 0.5 l bottle of mineral water, which is included)
Logistics
Your 1 day finishes where it began, in 2643.
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