Rila Monastery: Defence Tower Rila Monastery: Defence Tower No Data

Description


The oldest part of the monastery, dating back to 1335. The tower was built to help defend the site against attack, and on the top floor there are the remains of a fresco inside a small chapel. From the windows there are good views over the rest of the site.

Charge


Charge

Getting There


Latitude: 42.133686; Longitude: 23.340234
What3Words: uninformed.infests.doorstop

Photos


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Web Link


rilskimanastir.org
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (21/10/2023), and on time of last update (24/10/2023) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.