Shishmanovo Monastery, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Dolni Pasarel, Bulgaria.
The stone structure of Shishmanovo Monastery includes arched entrances, wooden details, and traditional Bulgarian ecclesiastical architectural elements.
The monastery carries the name of Tsar Shishman from the Second Bulgarian Empire and endured multiple reconstructions during the Ottoman period.
Religious texts and artifacts within the monastery document the development of Orthodox Christian practices in the region through generations.
Visitors can reach the monastery through local roads connecting to Sofia, with several small towns nearby offering accommodation options.
The monastery maintains its position as an educational center while preserving historical manuscripts in its mountain setting near Sofia.
GPS coordinates: 42.43394,23.63331
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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