Chekotin Monastery, Orthodox monastery near Pravets, Bulgaria.
Chekotin Monastery is a three-story stone structure positioned above the Maluk Iskar River, combining traditional Bulgarian architecture with a spacious veranda. The grounds include natural springs and gardens open to visitors.
Founded in the 12th century, the monastery experienced multiple destructions by Ottoman forces and underwent several reconstructions. The current building was restored in 1991 with design elements from the Bulgarian National Revival period.
The monastery served as a center for preserving religious texts and housed an important library for centuries before much of its collection was moved to museums.
The monastery is located roughly 10 kilometers from Pravets town center and is accessible by car. The surrounding gardens and riverside setting make for a pleasant walk around the grounds.
The monastery houses valuable icons from the Tryavna Art school, an important center of religious painting in Bulgarian history. These works display the distinctive style of this traditional artistic tradition.
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