The Abbey can be visited
MonasteryEtropole (Етрополе)
Etropole (Етрополе) Monastery
The Etropole Monastery, also known as the Monastery of the Holy Three Hierarchs, is a significant religious structure located east of the town of Etropole in Bulgaria. It is considered to have been an important spiritual center in Northern Bulgaria and attracts visitors with its historical significance and spiritual ambiance.
History+
The origins of the Etropole Monastery are believed to date back to the 12th century. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, it grew to become the largest spiritual center in northern Bulgaria. The current church building was constructed in 1859. The entire complex includes, in addition to the church, residential and farm buildings, as well as two chapels dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and Saints Cosmas and Damian. The monastery is recognized as a national cultural monument.
Location+
The Etropole Monastery is situated approximately 6 km east of the town of Etropole in the Etropole district, Sofia region, Bulgaria. It stands at an elevation of about 738 meters above sea level. In its immediate vicinity is the Varovits karst spring with a waterfall.
On site+
Today, visitors can explore the Etropole Monastery. It continues to function as an active sacred building and is a place for contemplation and cultural discovery. The monastery's feast day is celebrated at Pentecost.
Nearby+
- Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets Monastery (Sacred Building), approx. 20.0 km away
- Kaleto Fortress (Fortress), approx. 44.4 km away
- Cherepish Monastery (Uspenie Borgorodichno) (Sacred Building), approx. 45.6 km away
- Thracian Fortress (Ancient Buildings), approx. 52.0 km away
Take Mobile History with you
You are reading this text for free. Premium adds what matters on the road: descriptions read aloud, sites found through your camera, whole regions taken offline.
- Every description, including the ~17,700 Premium sites
- Audio guide: have descriptions read to you on location
- AR finder: see sites through your camera, with distance and bearing
- Unlimited saved sites
14 days free, then from €2.99 a month. Cancel anytime.
Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Etropole-Monastery_panorama_.jpg
This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.
Location: 42.8238, 24.0373