Top rated Monasteries in Bulgaria

Experience the best that Bulgaria has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 72 places from Monastery category.

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Monastery "Virgin Bogoroditsa Spileotisa" image
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Monastery "Virgin Bogoroditsa Spileotisa"
Monastery
👍👍 Great view of Melnik. Mind that there is a 15min hike to the site!
4.90 (60 reviews)
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Monastery Svezhen
Monastery
👍👍 След с. Свежен по пътя към с. Мраченик има отбивка вляво за манастира. Отдясно е отбивката за гроба на Хаджи Димитър. Тръгва се по широк черен път. Върви се само направо около 30-40 мин. Мястото около манастира е подходящо за пикник. Има чешма, маси и пейки.
4.90 (32 reviews)
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Rila Monastery
Monastery
Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes.
4.80 (17.7K reviews)
Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno" image
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Bachkovo Monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno"
Monastery
Established in 1083, this Eastern Orthodox monastery features art, an ossuary & a cathedral.
4.80 (12.8K reviews)
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Troyan Monastery
Monastery
Ancient monastic complex with picturesque stone structures, historic artifacts & religious art.
4.80 (10.6K reviews)
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Rozhen Monastery
Monastery
Tranquil, medieval-era monastery attracting visitors for its frescoes & ancient architecture.
4.80 (6.2K reviews)
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"Holy Trinity" Cross Forest
Monastery
Medieval monastery & church said to house a fragment of the Holy Cross, in a rugged forest setting.
4.80 (4.8K reviews)
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St. Mina Monastery
Monastery
Monastery dedicated to Egyptian martyr Mina, with chapels & a garden, plus religious souvenirs.
4.80 (3.8K reviews)
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Klisurski Monastery
Monastery
👍👍 One of the prettiest and best maintained monasteries in Bulgaria. The parking lot even has charging stations for EVs, which is great considering the remote location.
4.80 (3.5K reviews)
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Dragalevski Monastery
Monastery
14-century Bulgarian Orthodox monastery with frescoes & paintings in a secluded forest setting.
4.80 (3.3K reviews)
Kuklen Monastery “Sveti Sveti Kozma i Damyan” image
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Kuklen Monastery “Sveti Sveti Kozma i Damyan”
Monastery
👍👍 A beautiful and newly-renovated monastery near Plovdiv. It is known as the residence of the Plovdiv archbishop. You will find two churches - the "lower" one is several centuries old and surrounded by high walls. The "upper" church is the new one and situated right next to the living quarters. The m...
4.80 (2K reviews)
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Arapovo Monastery
Monastery
👍👍 Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of Bulgaria, Arapovo Monastery stands as a captivating testament to the nation's rich cultural and religious heritage. Steeped in history, this hidden gem offers visitors a tranquil retreat and a glimpse into the spiritual essence of Bulgaria. With its brea...
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
Klisura Monastery "Sveta Petka Paraskeva" image
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Klisura Monastery "Sveta Petka Paraskeva"
Monastery
👍👍 Beautiful Holly Place! The Monastery is situated in the mountains, and have very nice view to the valley of Sofia.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
Lopushanski monastery "St. Yoan Predtecha" image
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Lopushanski monastery "St. Yoan Predtecha"
Monastery
👍👍 very peaceful and holy place, I felt in love with it
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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St. Trinity Monastery
Monastery
12th-century Bulgarian Orthodox monastery with a 19th-century church & a small Vasil Levski museum.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Divotino Monastery "Sveta Troitsa"
Monastery
👍👍 Amazing spiritual place fir anyone, who wants to experience and see a typical Bulgarian Orthodox Monastery. Beautiful church and icons, very well done and maintained. I even bought an ointment for psoriasis made by the monks. Very close to Sofia if you can't travel to the other monasteries.
4.80 (963 reviews)
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St. Mary
Monastery
👍👍 Wonderful old place with an interesting area outside, including a cemetary. We were lucky enough to be there when a service was on. Fascinating. There is a recording in different languages and the entrance is free. There is some parking on road. There's some interesting history here, including an ic...
4.80 (668 reviews)
Razboishte Monastery "Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary" image
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Razboishte Monastery "Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary"
Monastery
👍👍 Amazing place. But can be seen only in the summer.
4.80 (505 reviews)
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Vrachesh Monastery
Monastery
👍 Great location. Anything authentic is all gone. As in most of the churches in the country.
4.80 (416 reviews)
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Ustrem Monastery of the Holy Trinity
Monastery
👍👍 Monastery is very peaceful and has an amazing energy . Some parts of it were recently restored and are now being used as a hotel (rooms are minimalistic but perfectly adequate). Some of it dates back to hundreds of years ago. Lots of plants and flowers create shade and beautiful surroundings . You c...
4.80 (402 reviews)
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