Private Tour to the Rila Monastery and the Boyana Church

An exciting tour to the majestic Rila mountain where is nested the Rila monastery. In the Boyana church enjoy extremely valuable Mediaeval paintings dating to 1259. A truly enjoyable experience!
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the recesses of Rila Mountain, between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m above mean sea level. It is located about 120 km away from Sofia.
Rila holy cloister was founded in the first half of the 10th century. Its history is directly related to St. Ivan of Rila, the first Bulgarian hermit, who settled in the region and devoted his life to fasting and prayers. The monastery was initially situated near the cave where the saint dwelled.
After he passed away in 946, St. Ivan of Rila was buried in the cave in which he found solitude. Tsar Peter (who reigned in the period 927 – 969) brought the relics of the wonderworker from Rila to Sredets (today`s Sofia). It was probably then when he was canonized as a saint.
Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria. During the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries) Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages.
There some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants located next to the monastery and visit the Boyana church located in the vicinity of the city. It is one of the best-preserved medieval churches in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. See extremely valuable paintings dating to 1259.

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