Sofia to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

After breakfast this morning we took a taxi to the airport and picked up a rental car. We left Sofia and drove about two hours to Rila Monastery. It is described as the cultural center of Bulgaria. It was founded over a thousand years ago. The sign at the entrance describes it as the Jerusalem of Bulgaria.

Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery
We couldn’t take pictures inside the church. I took this through the front door.

From the Monastery we drove to nearby Blogoevgrad, to the Orbita Hotel and Spa where we are tonight. We used the spa and had a great dinner in the restaurant.

The view from our room.
In the spa
Shopska salad
Beef tongue
Rila trout
Tartlets for desert
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Author: marionvermazen

I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.

4 thoughts on “Sofia to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria”

  2. the monastery was really beautiful and was packed with Bulgarians. It was a beautiful Spring Sunday afternoon. And the hotel and spa are wonderful. Duke wanted to have a massage but couldn’t get an appointment until 2 and we will be on the road by then.

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