Cherepish Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Iskar Gorge, Bulgaria
The monastery complex stands on the bank of Iskar River, opposite the Ritlite rock formation within the Vratsa Balkans mountain range.
Founded in 1392 during Ivan Shishman's reign, the monastery survived multiple destructions and reconstructions throughout the Ottoman period in Bulgaria.
The monastery houses a collection of 19th-century icons created by Tryvna artist Vitan Karchov and murals painted by Yonko Popvitanov.
The monastery provides accommodation for 30 visitors and includes a traditional Bulgarian restaurant called Magernitsa for meals and refreshments.
The name Cherepish derives from the white bones of soldiers who perished in a battle between Bulgarian and Ottoman forces.
Location: Мездра
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 3159 Sofia, Bulgaria 3159 Sofia
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +359879803018
Website: http://bulgarianmonastery.com/bg/cherepish_monastery.html
GPS coordinates: 43.09368,23.61586
Latest update: August 23, 2025 14:01
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