Neighbourhood
Old Town of Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A hillside neighbourhood of cobbled lanes and brightly painted nineteenth-century houses.
Church, mosque or temple · Bulgaria · Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery
A quiet Orthodox monastery in the Rhodope foothills.
Free to enter about 75 min
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Why Bachkovo Monastery matters
Bachkovo is one of the best-known Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria. Its courtyard has frescoes and a peaceful feel, with the Rhodope hills rising behind. It's an easy half-day excursion from Plovdiv, and a good way to see a working monastery without the crowds of Rila.
Talking points
- Its courtyard has beautiful frescoes.
- It's a pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians.
- A taxi or bus from Plovdiv is easy.
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