Dragalevtsi Monastery is a peaceful Orthodox monastery located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain near the district of Dragalevtsi in Sofia. It was founded in the fourteenth century and is known for its quiet forest setting historic significance and beautiful frescoes. The small church contains murals from the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries which show saints biblical scenes and traditional Bulgarian artistic style. Visitors can walk through the calm courtyard see the stone buildings and enjoy the fresh mountain air that surrounds the monastery. With its spiritual atmosphere cultural value and natural beauty Dragalevtsi Monastery is a serene and meaningful place to visit close to the city.
Part of: Bulgaria