Dragalevtsi Monastery
Dragalevtsi Monastery
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Yoana Zaharieva
Sofia, Bulgaria25 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
It is very beautiful during winter time when the whole building is hidden in the snow. Moreover the sacredess of the place is easily felt once you enter the doors. If you hike the mountain, it is great place to stop by and explore.
Written February 19, 2020
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JY TPO
Parma, Italy148 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
We force to Dragalevtsi Monastery after we went to Boyana Church and it was snowing
We parked below the monastery and finished the trip with a trek through the forest , following some snow covered paths that locals had been walking through
It took us about 20 minutes to reach the monastery and the trip was worth it !!!
Quiet , peace and a wonderful landscape ...
A highly recommended experience , specially under the snow !!!!
We parked below the monastery and finished the trip with a trek through the forest , following some snow covered paths that locals had been walking through
It took us about 20 minutes to reach the monastery and the trip was worth it !!!
Quiet , peace and a wonderful landscape ...
A highly recommended experience , specially under the snow !!!!
Written January 5, 2017
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Jeanne70
Paris1,034 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The Dragalevtsi Monastery is not far from the capital Sofia, in the pretty residential neighborhood of Dragalevtsi, at the foot of the Vitosha mountain. It has a beautiful garden and a peaceful church were you can light candles. The buildings are well maintained and occupied by nuns but you don't see anybody around. It is very peaceful, in the middle of a big forest full of the songs of birds. Near the monastery there is a nice picnic area and a good car park. In the week end it can get busy but we went during the week and it was quiet. After the visit to the monastery you can go up the Vitosha mountain, the road is good and the ride very beautiful. When you get to the top you can park and continue for a walk in magnificent nature. There is the Aleko Hut were you can rest and have a coffee if you want.
Written May 12, 2016
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Todd S
Manassas, VA21 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
A great way to get out of the city, see some history, enjoy some of the local culture. Very peaceful. I visited in the summer and there weren't many people there at all. There was a baptism I think going on at the time so I was respectful and waited, but everyone was courteous and polite.
Written December 11, 2018
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DrTomShelley
Chatham232 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Nice walk up from the 93 bus stop, which runs from Vitosha Metro station. Since it is in the Vitosha Mountain National Park, visitors might like to walk further up the mountains along the paths through the trees
Written September 2, 2018
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foodlov
Johannesburg, South Africa43 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Highly different , seem much more ritualistic to be Orthodox Christianity
Beautiful , well preserved monument
Would love to return in wormers season
Beautiful , well preserved monument
Would love to return in wormers season
Written April 23, 2019
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Mark D
Aylesbury, UK376 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I drove (rental car) up to the monastery from a hotel in the south of the city. Took 15 mins.
Easy to find with google maps!
There's a car park, with a short walk down a path to the entrance. Walked round the back of the monastery to find the open entrance. No-one else inside except one Orthodox nun putting flowers by the icons.
Sat down for a contemplative half-hour, and undisturbed.
Outside there's a structure with 3 large bells in it.
You can buy various items related to the monastery inside, including a leaflet about the history of the place.
Best views of Sofia are not from the monastery itself but at a stopping place just a couple of minutes down the mountain.
Easy to find with google maps!
There's a car park, with a short walk down a path to the entrance. Walked round the back of the monastery to find the open entrance. No-one else inside except one Orthodox nun putting flowers by the icons.
Sat down for a contemplative half-hour, and undisturbed.
Outside there's a structure with 3 large bells in it.
You can buy various items related to the monastery inside, including a leaflet about the history of the place.
Best views of Sofia are not from the monastery itself but at a stopping place just a couple of minutes down the mountain.
Written April 2, 2018
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Peter T
Sofia, Bulgaria6 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Interesting monastery with unique church. It is situated in Vitosha mountain, just a step away from the big city. Can be accessed easily on foot and by car.
Written July 17, 2017
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chiaraSofia
Sofia, Bulgaria231 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
Dragalevtsi monastery is a favorite place to visit with kids since it's very easy to reach from the bus stop of Dragalevtsi residential area. Just walk along the road and in 20-30 minutes you are there. Lovely nature, friendly people at the monastery. On the way back - have lunch or dinner on one of the several restaurants on Dragalevtsi square - all of them cook absolutely delicious food!
Written November 26, 2016
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jarrowlass2014
County Durham, UK133 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
It was a rainy Monday on the mountain and not too much visible so decided to call in here. It was perfect as it was so peaceful and calm only the 4 of us visiting.
We spotted a fire salamander on the path going up to the monastery and that added to the pleasure. The only other being there was a nun trying to remove candle wax. There is no charge and you are left to look and wander. It is very small but beautiful!
We spotted a fire salamander on the path going up to the monastery and that added to the pleasure. The only other being there was a nun trying to remove candle wax. There is no charge and you are left to look and wander. It is very small but beautiful!
Written October 10, 2016
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radosveta40
Sofia, Bulgaria
Is the monastery working as a hotel? Are there active nuns in the monastery?
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