Historic Religious Sites

Explore the historic Orthodox monasteries and churches of the Sofia region, many of which form the 'Sofia Holy Mountain' monastic ring. These sites, established between the 10th and 20th centuries, preserve significant Bulgarian National Revival architecture and medieval frescoes. The list includes the Dragalevtsi and Kremikovtsi monasteries, recognized for their well-preserved mural paintings and historical roles as spiritual and cultural centers during the Ottoman period.

Dragalevtsi Monastery

Dragalevtsi Monastery of the Holy Mother of God of Vitosha is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery on the lower slopes of Vitosha mountain on the…

Germanski manastir "Sv. Ivan Rilski"

Founded in the 10th century, this is one of the oldest monasteries in the Sofia Holy Mountain. The current church, built in 1886, features a notable marble iconostasis.

Lozen Monastery

The Lozen Monastery of St. Spas in the village of Lozen is a Bulgarian monastery built during the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Pasarel monastery St. Peter and Paul

Small monastery located near the Iskar Reservoir featuring a single-nave church with 19th-century frescoes.

Balsenski manastir "Sv. Teodor Stratilat"

Monastery complex located near the village of Balshen featuring a small church and medieval ruins.

Seslavtsi Monastery St Nicholas

Founded in the 14th century, this site features a single-nave church containing well-preserved 17th-century frescoes.

Kremikovtsi Monastery

The Kremikovtsi Monastery of Saint George is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery near Kremikovtsi to the northeast of the Bulgarian capital…

Uspenie Bogorodicno

Orthodox church located in the Knyazhevo district of Sofia.

Hram Sv. Georgi Pobedonosec

Orthodox church located in the village of German.

Sv. Petka Paraskeva Prepodobna (XIV v.)

Medieval church dating back to the 14th century, located in the village of Balshen.

Sv. Petka (XX v.)

20th-century Orthodox church located in the village of Balshen.

Gorna Banya Monastery

Located in the area of tranquil Lyulin mountain, this monastery is predestined to be a place for meditation and contemplation.

Manastir Sv. Troica

Monastery located on the slopes of Vitosha Mountain near Vladaya.

St. Parascheva

Orthodox church located in the Vladaya district.

Vladaya Monastery

Also known as the Monastery of St. Petka, situated in the foothills of Vitosha Mountain.

Crkva Sv. Petka

Orthodox church located in the village of Malo Buchino.

Sv. Georgi

Orthodox church located in the village of Lozen.

St. Nicholas of Myra