img_8988 During the 9th century, Bulgaria converts to Christianity (865). Shortly after, a hermit, St John (born 876), settles in the valley of Rila. In the 14th century...
During the 9th century, Bulgaria converts to Christianity (865). Shortly after, a hermit, St John (born 876), settles in the valley of Rila. In the 14th century…
img_8989 The 14th century monastery burnt down in the 19th century and was completely rebuilt in the 1830s.
The 14th century monastery burnt down in the 19th century and was completely rebuilt in the 1830s.
img_8990 Detail - above the front gate.
Detail - above the front gate.
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img_8992 A dozain of monks still live in the monastery today, for a capacity of 300.
A dozain of monks still live in the monastery today, for a capacity of 300.
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img_9004 A defence tower erected in 1344 is the only preseved part of the 14th century monastery.
A defence tower erected in 1344 is the only preseved part of the 14th century monastery.
img_9005 Tower: detail.
Tower: detail.
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img_9006 Church window.
Church window.
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img_9010 Colonnade around the church.
Colonnade around the church.
img_9008 Around the church.
Around the church.
img_9011 Around the church.
Around the church.
img_9007 Around the church.
Around the church.

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