Zemen Monastery, Medieval monastery and museum in Zemen, Bulgaria
The monastery contains a church building with dimensions of 9.18 meters in length, 8.71 meters in width, and 7 meters in height.
Founded in the 11th century, the monastery features preserved frescoes from two distinct periods: the original paintings from the 1000s and additional artwork from the 1300s.
The church walls display rare medieval portraits of local nobility, including a feudal lord and his wife in the southwestern corner.
Visitors can reach the monastery by car through Pernik and Radomir from Sofia, with clear signage leading to the wooden gates after Zemen town.
The church represents the only preserved medieval cubic-shaped temple in Bulgaria, with an altar made from a single stone block.
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 42.46836,22.73810
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:47
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