Kapinovo Monastery, Orthodox monastery at Elena ridge, Veliko Tarnovo region, Bulgaria
The Kapinovo Monastery occupies a position at the foothills of Elena ridge within the Balkan Mountain range, 18 kilometers from Veliko Tarnovo.
Founded in 1272 during Constantine the Quiet's reign, the monastery endured multiple destructions and received its current form through reconstruction in 1835.
The monastery contains an extensive collection of religious art, including notable frescoes from 1845 and valuable icons from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Visitors can reach the monastery by car, located 5 kilometers from Velchevo village and 14 kilometers south of Veliko Tarnovo on the Vesselina River banks.
The complex features a holy spring in its yard and holds the remains of soldiers from the Russian-Turkish Liberation War within its grounds.
Location: Kapinovo
Inception: 1272
GPS coordinates: 42.97892,25.74572
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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