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Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour is a tour in Bansko. Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour has a rating of 4.53/5.00.

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes.

The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join our tours and let’s have a great time together!

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Rila Monastery

Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's Rila Mountains, the Rila Monastery is a breathtaking sight to behold. As I approached...

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