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Rila monastery is the biggest in Bulgaria and the most repaired and renewviert. It is absolutely sure in top 5 of the most beautiful and must see objects. You have to visit. No entrance ticket. Parking is 5BGN, but you can park 100 meters before the parking without paying.
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Date of experience: September 2020
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This monastery is located where nature meets religion. So beautiful the craftsmanship is gorgeous, it is like a museum on the walls and ceiling. The whole monastery is full of history and story. I cant stop admiring the work of arts on the walls and ceiling. And they have local bakeshop where you can order Mekitsi so delicious. This century old snack is awesome.…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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The monastery is simply beautiful (free entry) and nicely positioned in its green surroundings. You can enter the main building (definitely worth it) and climb the tower next to it (5BGN, not worth the effort). Even when busy, it’s not crowded inside due to the complex being rather big. Regardless of how nice the monastery is, parking is horrible. Parkings near the building are tiny and packed, and finding the next parking involves over a kilometer of bobbing and weaving on a narrow road between people walking on the road, cars parked on the side of the road and other traffic. Then if you find a spot (if) it’s a return trip back to your parking spot on foot. Surely it’s better when not that busy, but on a busy day parking is inadequate at best.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Beautiful, ancient place full with history and icons. I want to visit this place again next time when i go there. Have a positive energy.
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Date of experience: June 2020
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