Rila Monastery, Rila

If one visits Sofia for more than 2 days, I would recommend to visit the monastery. We went by renting a car, which is really cheap and worthwhile. Just for the trip up there, the trip is worthwhile. The monastery itself is stunning. The church is jaw dropping. I get "anxious" in a place so filled with "stuff", but it's still interesting to see. We went to the restaurant right outside of the monastery, and had a drink. Definitely worth recommending. The views are amazing and the staff very friendly.

Very beautiful and spiritual place. The ride to the Monastery is calm and enjoyable. The place itself is quite inspiring. There's some trails, restaurants, souvenir shops. Parking is paid - 5BGN, but it's a question of lick whether you'll find a spot there. It is definitely worth the visit. Recommend.

Such an amazing place to visit, peaceful and beautiful. The journey till there takes around 2 hours from Sofia but completely worth it. Super interesting place, interesting history...definitely an obligatory stop if you visit Sofia.

A piece of history! So colorful and well preserved! Two details 1. You must be decently dressed. Knees and shoulders must be covered 2. There is a small shop at the entrance that sells the most delicious donuts

One of the most amazing places in Bulgaria - a must see! It's a UNESCO world heritage site for cultural heritage. The place is very special, with Rila mountains all around, it's very serene and beautiful. It's one of the most sacred places in the country, you can feel the energy and the serenity. It hosts one of the miraculous icons in Bulgaria. A place for prayer, contemplation, for finding peace of mind despite the many visitors.