Albotin Monastery, Medieval cave monastery in Vidin, Bulgaria.
The monastery complex occupies natural caves within a limestone rock formation, situated 25 meters above the Topolovets River between Gradets and Rabrovo villages.
Dating from 1301, the monastery contains eight connected chambers with a three-nave church at its center, featuring preserved fragments of medieval frescoes and inscriptions.
The site includes 29 Christian burial grounds, indicating its role as both a religious center and a final resting place for clergy and community members.
Access to the monastery requires following a sandy path starting at the Haiduk cheshma water source, with careful navigation needed due to steep terrain.
Two water tanks remain within the complex, demonstrating the engineering capabilities that supported daily monastic life in this elevated rock formation.
Location: Vidin
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 43.99194,22.55972
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:26
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