Chiprovtsi Monastery, Medieval Orthodox monastery in Chiprovtsi Municipality, Bulgaria.
The religious complex includes a single-nave church dedicated to Saint John of Rila, residential buildings, and a three-story tower with an ossuary.
Founded in the tenth century, the monastery endured multiple destructions, with significant damage occurring during the 1688 Chiprovtsi Uprising against Ottoman rule.
The monastery functions as a religious center where monks maintain Orthodox traditions and share information about the site's past with visitors.
Located 5 kilometers northeast of Chiprovtsi town, the monastery offers free entry and features a pathway suitable for visitors with mobility requirements.
The monastery's tower contains an ossuary preserving the remains of individuals who perished during the 1688 Chiprovtsi Uprising against Ottoman forces.
Location: Chiprovtsi Municipality
Website: http://rilamonastery.pmg-blg.com
GPS coordinates: 43.40387,22.93404
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:23
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