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Delve into Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Rila Monastery in the region of Kyustendil is located in Bulgaria - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) South of Sofia , the country's capital .
Local time in Rila Monastery is now 01:43 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Sofia " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: İzmir, Bucharest, Vratsa, Sofia, and Sapareva Banya. While being here, you might want to check out İzmir . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rila Monastery ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bulgaria - Monastero di Rila
Fondato dall'eremita Sant'Ivan Rilski nel X secolo è il più importante monastero della Bulgaria. Patrimonio dell'UNESCO dal 1983. ..
Rila 2008
Rila mountain 2008, paneurhythmy and the Seven lakes - impression ..
Unsuccessful attempt to freedive under the ice
Better watch it in high quality resolution. Video from a freediving trip to the Seven Lakes (Rila mountain, Bulgaria) made in January 2009. We did not manage to dig a hole into the ice :-( ..
Rila Monastery: Inside/out
Capture by Stel at Rila Monastery with Sony HDR-SR12. en.wikipedia.org ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Rila Monastery
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery (Bulgarian: Рилски манастир, Rilski manastir) is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m above sea level. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 - 946 AD).
Located at 42.13 23.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Malyovitsa
Malyovitsa is a peak and ski resort in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. It is 2,729 m high and is one of the most popular tourist regions in the mountain. The Rila Monastery is situated at its southern foot, and Malyovitsa Ski Centre — with two downhill tracks and two ski drags — is to the north. The main starting point for treks in the region is Malyovitsa Hut (at about 2 hours walk from the top of the summit).
Located at 42.17 23.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Iskar (river)
The Iskar is, with a length of 368 km, the longest river that runs solely in Bulgaria, and a tributary of the Danube. The Iskar is formed by three rivers, the Cherni (black) Iskar, Beli (white) Iskar and Levi (left) Iskar (known under the collective name Iskrove), with the source being accepted to be the Prav (straight) Iskar, a tributary of the Cherni Iskar. After descending from the north slopes of Rila, it fills the Iskar Reservoir—the largest in Bulgaria and the Lake Pancharevo.
Located at 42.19 23.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Seven Rila Lakes
The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of lakes of glacial origin, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature. The highest one is called Salzata ("The Tear") due to its clear waters that allow visibility in depth.
Located at 42.20 23.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Bodrost
Bodrost is a tourism and ski resort near Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Bodrost is located in the valley of the Blagoevgradska Bistritsa, 30 km east from Blagoevgrad at around 1250m above sea level. It is an entry point to the Rila National Park.
Located at 42.05 23.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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