1Rila Monastery, Bulgaria

Nestled in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria, the Rila Monastery is not only a spiritual retreat but also a showcase of outstanding frescoes.

The interior walls of the monastery’s Church of the Nativity are adorned with intricate frescoes painted by the renowned Bulgarian artist Zahari Zograf in the 19th century. These frescoes narrate biblical stories and Bulgarian history while displaying a distinctive blend of Byzantine and Bulgarian artistic traditions.

 

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