Klisura Monastery, Sofia Eparchy

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Klisura Monastery, Sofia Eparchy

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Klisura Monastery, Sofia Eparchy, Orthodox monastery in Stara Planina mountains, Bulgaria.

The monastery complex includes a church, chapel, dormitories, a large park, and a spring at the foot of Todorini Kukli peaks.

Founded in 1240, the monastery underwent reconstruction in 1742 through local donations after facing destruction during the Ottoman period.

The resident nuns maintain an iconography studio within the monastery where they create religious art following the Ohrid school style.

Visitors can reach the monastery by taking the road to Montana through Petrohan Pass, past Barziya village, continuing for 5 kilometers.

The monastery houses a church museum displaying historical photographs, documents, liturgical items, and religious icons from different periods.

GPS coordinates: 42.72639,23.07750

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:20

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