German Monastery, Religious complex near German village, Sofia, Bulgaria
The German Monastery comprises a church building and residential quarters situated in the Lozen Mountain, five kilometers from Sofia's Circle Road.
Founded in the 10th century, the monastery experienced multiple destructions during Ottoman rule, with significant rebuilding efforts occurring after Bulgaria's Liberation in 1886.
The monastery features a 19th-century iconostasis with paintings by the Dospevski brothers from Samokov, representing Bulgarian religious art traditions.
Visitors can reach the monastery via an asphalt road from Sofia, with guided tours available through advance booking at +359 29928520.
Prince Ferdinand and Princess Maria Louise planted sequoia trees at the monastery entrance during their visit in the late 19th century.
GPS coordinates: 42.59925,23.44686
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:15
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