Eleshnitsa Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Eleshnitsa, Bulgaria.
The monastery stands at the base of Mount Murgash near the Yakovishtitsa River, surrounded by stone walls with a central church measuring 6.8 by 14.5 meters.
Founded in 1301, the monastery provided shelter to independence fighters in 1876 after the defeat of Botev's rebels against Ottoman control.
The monastery walls contain frescoes from the 16th and 17th centuries depicting the Assumption of Mary along with portraits of Kings David and Solomon.
Located 4 kilometers north of Eleshnitsa village, the monastery functions as an active religious center despite currently having no resident monks.
The monastery preserves historical texts, including a gospel and psalter, now stored at the National Church Historical and Archaeological Museum in Sofia.
Location: Eleshnitsa
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 42.77220,23.65080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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