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The Rila Monastery

karen girdlestone Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-30-05 17:20

The Rila Monastery

is well worth a trip. Forgot to mention this in my recent report.

We spent an afternoon there - bit of a drive, but well worth it. You don't have to pay to get in but do have to pay 4 leva to park your car - a REAL BARGAIN of a day trip. The monastery is a truly wonderful, secluded and historic place and the artwork in the church/cathedral as well as on the outer parts of the building is absolutely amazing and still in such brilliant condition.

One word of advice though - just ...
is well worth a trip. Forgot to mention this in my recent report.

We spent an afternoon there - bit of a drive, but well worth it. You don't have to pay to get in but do have to pay 4 leva to park your car - a REAL BARGAIN of a day trip. The monastery is a truly wonderful, secluded and historic place and the artwork in the church/cathedral as well as on the outer parts of the building is absolutely amazing and still in such brilliant condition.

One word of advice though - just dont order chicken wings at the local eatery - they were still pink inside!!!

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Mr G.Potter Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-30-05 17:42
karen girdlestone Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-31-05 09:00

re: The Rila Monastery

hello Mr Potter. Nice to hear from you and wish you a lovely day today.
redcoatduke Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-31-05 21:04

re: The Rila Monastery

Hi Karen

Do you have any photos of the monastery. My friend went last October but it was raining and his photography skills aren't the best!!

Regards

redcoatduke

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karen girdlestone Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 04-01-05 12:36

re: The Rila Monastery

sure do but my hubby has our camera. Will be seeing him at the weekend so will email some across to you next week. Have a great weekend. Very Happy Booze Booze Wink
Sune Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 04-03-05 18:55

re: The Rila Monastery

Hey duke,

you can use my pics if you want. If you need the english discription for the pics ask me. The pics are 5 years old but in my opinion perfect great snow, fantastic weather.

Sune
If you need some help ask me

http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/?id=196618