Sokolski Monastery
Sokolski Monastery
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sttod
London, UK13 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
The monastery is situated in a peaceful and wild area, but it is also very close to the city. It is well maintained and has beautiful garden. There is a fountain with drinking water in the middle of the inner yard. In the church there are well preserved wall-paintings and icons.
Written 28 October 2015
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Roxanne J
Madrid, Spain10 contributions
June 2012
Try not to miss it! The church is hidden because it was built during the las years of the Turkish ugo and it was not to be seen from the outside :) However, it´s quite big!
Written 29 December 2012
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the only planet
Norwich, UK148 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
This is one of the most spiritual places i have been. The architecture is amazing as well as the people.
If you happen to be there, you can even sleep in the monastery, this is one of a kind experience.
If you go there, try to find the little cave behind the monastery. The locals say that the water in the cave heals everything.
If you happen to be there, you can even sleep in the monastery, this is one of a kind experience.
If you go there, try to find the little cave behind the monastery. The locals say that the water in the cave heals everything.
Written 8 August 2020
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Антоанета М
2 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
The monastery was founded in 1833 by Archimandrite Joseph, later known in the struggle for ecclesiastical autonomy as the Uniate Archbishop Joseph Sokolsky. He came here from the Trojan Monastery with Hieromonk Agapius in 1833. By the entrance of the nearby cave, a small wooden church was built, and the following year it was demolished in the same place, with the funds and assistance of the villagers from the nearby villages of Etara and Nova mahala, who built today's large temple. The Sokolovsky Monastery is also actively involved in national liberation struggles. On July 31, 1856, it established Captain Grandfather Nikola's detachment, with the intention of making it the center of the uprising, and during the April Uprising, on May 1, 1876, the detachment of the governor Tsanka Dustabanov was formed here. Vasil Levski also found shelter here. During the Russo-Turkish War, the monastery was turned into a military hospital. A small museum exhibit keeps relics of the struggle for liberation.
Written 13 November 2019
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Marek F
Warsaw, Poland38 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Very nice and not very turistic monastery. You can easily drive by car. Not very spectacular but calm and authentic. Ca. 150 meters from monastery there is local restaurant serving really good and cheap local meals. We were the only tourists there. Try theirs fried paprika with garlic. They were superb.
Written 3 August 2018
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Cerberusi
High Wycombe, UK85 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
Superb location, worth tying in with the "Working Life" museum lower down the hillside. Views across the Gabrovo countryside. Quite a few steps down to the church, but well worth it.
Written 16 June 2018
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mabinho
Seville, Spain1,440 contributions
May 2018 • Business
Travel up a steep hill from the Etar musuem and you can reach the beautiful Sokolski monastery. Beautiful tranquil gardens, a famous fountain, and a great view. Descend down to the ornate orthodox chapel, and surrounding grottos.
Written 12 June 2018
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Roman G
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria8 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Calm atmosphere.
There you may feel the spirt of the past.
Perfect place for relax in the outskirts of the mountain, away from the city.
There you may feel the spirt of the past.
Perfect place for relax in the outskirts of the mountain, away from the city.
Written 22 October 2015
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Am E
Europe57 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
wonderfulplace- the church and the garden, nice nature, fresh water. love the surounding. recommend it
Written 1 October 2015
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Alex Hash
539 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
If you decide to visit ETARA you must go up the hill 4 km to Sokolski Monastery. It is positioned up the hill with a nice view and it is a nice monastery with not a very big church inside the monastery. It is old and interesting.
you should visit if you ever go to Gabrovo or Etara
you should visit if you ever go to Gabrovo or Etara
Written 9 May 2015
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