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 ...

A wildfire in Rila Monastery Nature Park is now under control, though smoke continues to rise from smoldering fallen trees.

Thousands of monks have resided in Rila Monastery since its foundation in the early 900s Sofia itself is a joy. A city of almost 1.3 million people, it offers charm, beauty and culture in abundance.

Rila Monastery, A day trip to Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s biggest monastery is one that should be on every tourist’s list of things to do in Sofia. It is 117 km away from the city of Sofia but ...

Charlie Kitcat stays in a modest £18-a-night room in Bulgaria’s holiest location, Rila Monastery. The first light shines through the curtainless window, then I hear a faint trickle of water and ...