Lozen Monastery

Lozen Monastery is an Orthodox monastery in a mountain village featuring a small church measuring approximately 7 by 14 meters with three preserved domes. The interior walls are covered with detailed frescoes painted around 1869.

The monastery was founded in 1201 and suffered severe damage during Ottoman rule. It played a role in an uprising in 1737 that resulted in the deaths of around 350 people from the community and clergy.

The walls display frescoes showing Bulgarian saints like Cyril and Methodius alongside biblical scenes that reflect the faith of the region. These painted images help visitors understand what matters to the Orthodox community here.

The monastery sits in mountain foothills beneath a local peak in a rural setting. Visitors can arrange accommodation at a recently restored guest house on the property.

The monastery transformed from a male to a female community in 1900. Today just two nuns maintain its religious life and upkeep at this long-established site.

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 42.58803,23.52197

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52