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Bachkovo Monastery
Founded in 1083
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Image courtesy of © Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bachkovo Monastery
Bachkovo Monastery, founded in 1083 by Gregory Pakourianos, is the second largest monastery in Bulgaria, with frescoed churches and refectory in a peaceful courtyard, about 30 minutes from Plovdiv.
Why it's on our list
- Founded in 1083
- Frescoes
- Near Plovdiv
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bachkovo Monastery before you go.