Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic ...
On the southeastern fringes of Europe, Bulgaria is only just gaining a reputation tourist destination with huge potential. But while it’s already pulling in visitors to its Black Sea beaches, its ...
SOFIA, Bulgaria, May 25 -- Pope John Paul II made a pilgrimage to one of Bulgaria's holiest sites today, visiting a 1,000-year-old monastery in the southern town of Rila in an effort to end a ...
Training translates to salesA study by the Travel Institute shows that advisors benefited from completing its Certified Travel Associate program. Three unforgettable stays in South AfricaIn March, I ...
Michelangelo spent only three years carving David. Da Vinci’s depiction of The Last Supper required just three. This giant model of the Rila Monastery by Bulgarian artist Plamen Ignatov demanded 16 ...
Check out gorgeous photos of Bulgaria’s biggest national park, Rila. South of the capital, Sofia, it’s a rugged retreat filled with natural and historical wonders.
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