Maglizh Monastery, Orthodox monastery at the Central Balkan slopes near Maglizh, Bulgaria
The monastery complex includes a central church, residential quarters, stables, and two chapels dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and Archangel Michael.
A censer discovered at the monastery bears a Greek inscription from 1233, connecting the religious site to the period of the Second Bulgarian Empire.
The church interior features religious artwork depicting Bulgarian saints wearing traditional national clothing, reflecting local artistic expressions of the period.
The monastery welcomes visitors daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and offers basic accommodation facilities for those seeking extended spiritual retreats.
The monastery transformed into a convent in 1922 and continues to maintain an active community of nuns who preserve its religious traditions.
GPS coordinates: 42.62361,25.54194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:41
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