Aladzha Monastery, Medieval cave monastery near Golden Sands Resort, Bulgaria
The monastery complex consists of caves carved into a 25-meter limestone cliff, featuring multiple levels with monastic cells and chapels.
Archaeological discoveries, including coins from Emperor Justinian's period, confirm the presence of monastic life at this location since the 4th century.
The name Aladzha derives from Turkish, referring to the colored frescoes that decorated the monastery walls during the Second Bulgarian Empire.
The monastery welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with entrance fees of 5 BGN for adults and 2 BGN for children.
During summer evenings, the monastery walls transform into a canvas for thematic light shows that highlight the architectural features.
Location: Varna
Address: Primorski, Абай 61, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria 9000 Varna 9000 Varna
Opening Hours: Saturday 10:30-13:30
Phone: +359888939277
Website: https://museumvarna.com/muzeyni-obekti/aladzha-manastir
GPS coordinates: 43.27800,28.01552
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:50
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