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Church of the Nativity, Rila
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The climax of any visit to the monastery of Rila, the principal church on this site (universally revered among Bulgarians) is a breathtaking architectural and decorative ensemble. Pause in the outer narthex to admire the wall paintings by Dimitar Zograf embellishing the gallery. Inside the impressive wall paintings comprise more than 1 200 scenes executed with a tonal freedom characteristic of the National Revival style.

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  • From BGN97
    Rilets Resort & Spa
    Pleasant 6.3
    622 m - Bivalarnika Area, Rilski Manastir 2643
  • From BGN52
    Family Hotel Gorski Kut
    Very good 8.3
    3.99 km - Gorsko stopanstvo area, Rilski Manastir 2630
  • From BGN45
    Семеен Хотел "При Мечо"
    Good 7.2
    5.48 km - Eleshnitsa area, Rilski Manastir 2631

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