Rila Monastery Bulgaria

General
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Named for the hermit Ivan of Rila and founded in the 10th century, the impressive Rila Monastery is located in the mountains south of Sofia.

Location map of Rila Monastery, Bulgaria. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Rila Monastery, Bulgaria. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Bulgaria
Coordinates
map · aerial
Date(s)
c. 950

Article Info

Page Title
Rila Monastery
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023