Sopot Monastery

The monastery includes a primary church building, living quarters for monks, a chapel, gardens, and stone walls that encircle the religious complex.

Established in the 13th century, the monastery endured multiple destructions during Ottoman rule before its current structure was rebuilt in 1879.

The monastery preserves Bulgarian religious traditions through its collection of manuscripts, icons, and religious artifacts displayed in its museum.

The monastery offers guided tours of its grounds, including access to the church, museum, and gardens from morning until evening every day.

The monastery holds a large bell cast in Craiova in 1873, donated by Bulgarian citizens living abroad during the National Revival period.

GPS coordinates: 42.66417,24.74972

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01