Etropole Monastery, Bulgarian Orthodox monastery in Etropole, Bulgaria.
The monastery stands at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, featuring a cross-shaped church with five domes and two adjacent chapels built in 1858.
Founded in 1158, the monastery provided shelter to national hero Vasil Levski during Bulgaria's struggle for independence from Ottoman rule in the 19th century.
The monastery functioned as a major literary center from the 16th to 18th centuries, establishing the Etropole calligraphic and art school for manuscript production.
Located 5 kilometers from Etropole town, the monastery offers overnight accommodation and meals for groups, with access to nearby hiking trails.
The monastery houses a collection of valuable artifacts, including two 15th-century silver-decorated crosses and an Old Testament Trinity icon from 1598.
Inception: 12 century
Website: http://www.etropolskimanastir.etropolebg.com/
Website: http://etropolskimanastir.etropolebg.com
GPS coordinates: 42.82378,24.03719
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:34
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