"The Seven Thrones" Monastery
The Monastery of Osenovlag is nestled in the bosom of Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains). Its name derives from the "seven altars" situated in the church at the monastery.
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The Monastery of Osenovlag is nestled in the bosom of Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains). Its name derives from the "seven altars" situated in the church at the monastery.
Nestled in the foothills of the Mountain, the Rila monastery had had a major role in preserving the Bulgarian spiritual heritage throughout the centuries of Ottoman rule. In harmony with the surrounding nature, the convent impresses with its architecture and museum.
Rila National park is the largest national park in Bulgaria.