If you choose to visit Bulgaria - this is one of the places they must see and feel. This experience is unforgettable and will leave deep memories for you. This monastery has kept everything valuable in all these years. Had a significant impact in history and the minds of Bulgarians. Do not miss the opportunity to visit it. More

The biggest and the most impressive monastery in Bulgaria. Situated in nice mountain. The museum is very attractice. Sleeping facilities around. A lot of tourists and visitors. You won't regret if you go there. More

the place you must see when travelin gin Bulgaria.It is history, art and spirituality in same place in a beautifulnatural place! More

The Rila monastery is a must-see for any visitor who is spending more than 2 days in Bulgaria. It is located 120 km away from Sofia, the road is good with the exception of the last 30 kilometres or so. The monastery impresses with its fine architecture and murals on the main church, situated in the inner court. For me,... More

Amazing place in a very beautiful setting. The monastery has it own bakery where they sell delicious donut type pastries. They were really nice and were very reasonably priced. Some lovely walks around the Monastery in the Rila Mountains More

Built about 500 years ago in the middle of the mountain, the Rila monastery is one of the landmarks of Bulgaria. A big monastery, very well preserved. The church is uniquely painted from the inside and from the outside. There is a medieval keep in the courtyard, next to the church. Easy to reach by car. More

Hello, probably many of you are left amazed and impressed by what can be seen in Bulgaria and visit the Rila Monastery. Аbout how and what: I mean to visit again operate a meat company that I arrange transport http://transfers-bg.eu/en/tours-in-bulgaria/sofia-rila-monastery/ I think the prices are reasonable given that the journey is not honest with the public transport, plus the price... More

This is the place you have to visit. Very beautiful in the spring. Don't hesitate to go there. More

We caught a bus from Sofia and with one transfer got to Rila Monastry. We found out that you could actually stay in this place which I wish we'd known about beforehand as we sure would have spent more time. There are walking tracks that would have been very interesting too. More