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Rila Monastery

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The monastery is believed to have been founded by a hermit, John of Rila, in the 10th century, during the reign of the Bulgarian Tzar Peter (927-968). St John of Rila, whose relics are exhibited for pilgrims in the main church, in fact lived in a cave about half-an-hour walk away from the present-day monastery complex. The monastery itself is considered to have been built by his scholars, who came to the place to be taught by him.

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  • A very interesting album, Tony. Thank you. I want to thank you also for your kind words about my wisteria picture in "Flowers 2005". I hope you will look at some of my other albums as well.

    said photo of dantraylor2 dantraylor2 5 months 8 days ago

  • This is so famous that even I know about it!

    said photo of tanaka62 tanaka62 6 months 2 days ago

  • Hello Tony, I also visited the Monastery Rila. I liked it very much, it is special. My birthday is on July 26th. What about yours? Best wishes

    said photo of flora_go flora_go 7 months 13 days ago

  • very nice place, really.

    said photo of talalebrahim talalebrahim 7 months 21 days ago

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