Place of worship
Rozhen Monastery
7 locals recommend
Location
Blagoevgrad Province
Tips from locals
The Rozhen Monastery is a quick drive away from Melnik and is a must-see. Once you enter the monastery yard, take a look at the vine which spreads its leaves across the whole yard (it is only and is several hundred years old). After you exit the monastery, you can explore the Eco Path which leads to a stunning view towards the famous Melnik Sand Pyramids.
The Rozhen Monastery is a quick drive away from Melnik and is a must-see. Once you enter the monastery yard, take a look at the vine which spreads its leaves across the whole yard (it is only and is several hundred years old). After you exit the monastery, you can explore the Eco Path which le…
A very nice medieval monastery with interesting frescos in the chapel (7 km from Melnik)
Located near the historic town of Melnik, this is the second largest monastery in Bulgaria after the Rila Monastery. With its unique carvings and stained glass windows, it is a true masterpiece of the Middle Ages.