PHOTO: Public Beach in Sozopol, Bulgaria, a Traditional Fishing Village on the Black Sea
Public beach in Sozopol, Bulgaria, a traditional fishing village on the Black Sea, is a popular holiday destination for Bulgarians
PHOTO: Hrelyu Tower, the Oldest Building at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Hrelyu Tower, the oldest building at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, sits next to Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
Rila Monastery, Symbol of Bulgarian National Identity
During my visit to Sofia I heard repeatedly that the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery was a must see. Based upon this endorsement my expectations were high, but my first view of the monastery’s tall stone walls left me uninspired; it appeared to be nothing more than a simple stone fortress tucked … Read more
PHOTO: Ceiling in the Cloister of the Church at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Dome and ceiling in the cloister of the church at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria is painted with gorgeous frescoes
PHOTO: Fountain and Frescoes at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Fountain and frescoes at Rila Monastery decorate the front cloister of the church at this famous Bulgarian site
