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PMR144-07 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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Upload Date: 2015-03-19 22:28:06
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Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest

in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic