Gigintsi Monastery, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Gigintsi village, Bulgaria.
The monastery complex includes the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, residential buildings, a bell tower, and traditional kitchen facilities at 1000 meters elevation.
The monastery originated in the 11th century at Kitka locality before Turkish attacks in 1737 forced its relocation near a medicinal spring.
The monastery maintained a religious school where children from surrounding villages learned literacy and Orthodox Christian traditions until the mid-20th century.
Visitors can reach the monastery by car with parking available, or take a bus from Pernik to Gigintsi village and walk the remaining distance.
A healing water well and pool within the monastery grounds continues to draw people seeking the therapeutic properties of its waters.
Location: Gigintsi
Website: http://svetogorie.com
GPS coordinates: 42.63806,22.84472
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:44
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