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Tag: Rila Monastery
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…
PHOTO: Ceiling in the Cloister of the Church at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria is Painted With Gorgeous Frescoes
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PHOTO: Fountain and Frescoes at Rila Monastery Decorate the Front Cloister of the Church at This Famous Bulgarian Site
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PHOTO: Sanctuary of the Church at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria is Famous for its Gold-plated Iconostasis
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PHOTO: Church at Rila Monastery, the Most Famous Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Bulgaria
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