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The Rila Monastery is located in the Rila Mountains at 30km from Blagoevgrad. Located about 117 km. south of Sofia and without doubt themost popular tourist site among all monasteries in Bulgaria equally for its size, natural surroundings, architecture, wall paintings and ancient history. Surrounded by small mountainous rivers Rilska and Drushlyavitsa is only 4 hours away from peak Malyovitsa. The highest peak on the Balkans - Musala (2925 m) is a little bit further - 8 hours. The monastery offers a great view of the surrounding peaks of thecomplex represents a developed tourist destination with its souvenir shops and restaurants. |
