FamxplorHrelyo Tower
What to expect
The Hrelyo Tower is a 23.60-meter-high stone tower located in the Rila Monastery, the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. It was built in 1335 by protosevast Stefan Hrelio Dragovol and serves as a watchtower and a chapel. The tower has five floors, with a chapel devoted to the Transfiguration of Christ on the top floor, featuring fragments of 14th-century frescoes. The tower is a great site to visit, especially for those interested in history and architecture. It is also a significant part of the Rila Monastery, which was rebuilt by Hrelyo Dragovol in 1334 and became an important architectural complex
Plan your family visit to the Hrelyo Tower with these blog insights 👇
A day in the holy lands of Rila - Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John
Activities: We climbed Hrelyo Tower, a medieval tower at the Rila Monastery, and enjoyed the panoramic view from the top. My son was especially captivated by the 'Bulgarian knight' armor on display
Highlights: My son loved the medieval tower, imagining himself as a knight. We had fun climbing the stairs and playing hide-and-seek on the top floor ✨