Visit 2 monasteries near Sofia, taste traditional meals prepared in the monastery kitchens for guests, and enjoy expert guide commentary. Explore Sofia’s unique history and nature.
Visit Sofia’s Monasteries and Enjoy Traditional Guest Food from the Monastery Kitchens
What's included
Driver-Guide
What's not included
Gratuities
Attention
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
Itinerary
Founded during the Second Bulgarian Empire (12th–14th century) and re-established in 1493 by a local Bulgarian noble, the monastery includes two churches. Of these, the older medieval church is notable for its highly regarded 15th-century frescoes.
the monastery was established in the late 14th or early 15th century, during the reign of emperor Ivan Alexander (r. 1331–1371), when most monasteries in Sofia region were built. Proof of this is found in the marble inscription from 1499 set in the floor of the temple. There are also preserved frescoes with typical 15–16th-century stylizatio