Rila monastery

Rila Monastery Tour  The most famous monument of Bulgarian architecture and culture from the Revival period is two-hour drive away from Sofia. The Rila Monastery is the largest monastery in Bulgaria, where you can visit the church “Birth of the Holy Virgin”, monastery kitchen (called Magernitsa), Hrelyo Tower and a museum with a rich library. Since 1983 the monastery is on the list of monuments of world culture and natural heritage by UNESCO.