FamxplorRila Monastery's Kitchen
What to expect
Rila Monastery is a historic monastery located in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria. It was founded in the 10th century by Saint Ivan of Rila and is one of the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria. The monastery complex includes several buildings, including the Tower of Hrelja, a small church, and a residential building. The monastery is known for its beautiful architecture, stunning location, and rich history. It is a popular tourist destination and an important cultural and spiritual center for Bulgaria. The monastery has a museum that exhibits items providing information about its history, and it is home to approximately 60 monks. The monastery is surrounded by 22 m-high stone walls and has around 300 rooms, including 100 monastic cells. The Birth of the Virgin Mary main church of the monastery is a five-domed, cross-in-square building with impressive wood-carved iconostases and wall-paintings
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A day in the holy lands of Rila - Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John
Activities: We visited Rila Monastery's kitchen, known as the 'magernica', and were amazed by the gigantic wooden spoons and copper cauldrons. My son's imagination was sparked by the giant spoons, imagining they were used by giants
Highlights: My son loved the giant spoons and the copper cauldrons. He also enjoyed examining the ceremonial breads, each representing a season ✨