Lopushna Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Georgi Damyanovo, Bulgaria
The monastery stands at 300 meters above sea level in the western Balkan Mountains, featuring Gothic decorative elements and three semi-domes in its architecture.
Founded during the Second Bulgarian Empire between the 12th and 14th centuries, the monastery endured multiple raids and destructions during the Ottoman period.
Bulgarian writer Ivan Vazov composed sections of his novel 'Under the Yoke' within the monastery walls during his stay in 1888.
The monastery complex underwent substantial renovations in 1989 to address structural issues in the north residential wing and preserve the historical buildings.
Architect Lilo Lazarov incorporated Gothic elements into the 1850s reconstruction, creating a style different from other regional architectural approaches.
Location: Georgi Damyanovo
Website: https://lopushanski-manastir.bg
GPS coordinates: 43.37611,23.01958
Latest update: May 13, 2025 11:59
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