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Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe
$380.90
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Overview
The Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv showcases the rich culture and history of Bulgaria's Rhodopes. This journey reveals stunning scenery and fascinating traditional rural villages.
- 🏰 Visit Asen's Fortress, a medieval structure built on a rocky ridge, offering insights into Bulgaria's historical defense against the Latin Empire.
- 🕍 Explore the only preserved building at the fortress, the “Holy Virgin of Petrich” Church, a remarkable example of Medieval Christian architecture.
- 🌄 Admire the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Bachkovo Monastery, the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and a national cultural landmark.
- 🛍️ Stroll along the cobbled road to the monastery, lined with market stalls selling local trinkets, homemade jams, honey, and spices.
- 📜 Discover the monastery's museum, featuring crucifixes, ceremonial garbs, manuscripts, icons, and donated jewelry.
- 🏛️ Marvel at the cathedral “Assumption of the Holy Virgin” and the smaller “St. Archangeli” church, both rich in history.
- ✨ Witness the Miracle Working Icon of the Holy Virgin in the cathedral, believed to possess miraculous powers and adorned with a silver repousse cover.
- 🚐 Enjoy private transportation and a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide throughout your experience.
- 🍽️ Relish a delicious lunch included in your tour, showcasing some of the best traditional cooking in the region.
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Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
Pickup included
Pickup included
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Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)Asen's Fortress is a medieval structure built atop a rocky ridge in the Rhodope mountains over the Asenitsa river. This strategic place was first the location of a Thracian fortress, later used by the Romans, the Byzantines, and eventually the Bulgarians. It was renovated in the 13th century during the reign of Tsar Ivan Asen II to be used as a line of defense against the Latin Empire. It was destroyed in 1410 by the invading Ottoman armies. Today, the fortress lies in ruins, with a small church functioning within what remains of its walls. The “Holy Virgin of Petrich” Church is the only preserved building in the complex and one of the most remarkable examples of Medieval Christian architecture. In 1991, after a full restoration of the church, it began its function as an Orthodox temple.
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Bachkovo MonasteryBachkovo monastery “Assumption of Holy Virgin” is the second largest in Bulgaria and a national cultural landmark. Built on a spacious terrace next to one of the banks of the Chepelare river, it is easily accessible and surrounded by scenic landscapes on all sides. The cobbled road leading up to the monastery is lined with market stalls selling trinkets, folk craft, homemade jam, honey and spices. Bachkovo Monastery was founded all the way back in the 11th century, while the area was still part of the Byzantine Empire. It has since been partially destroyed, rebuilt and restored numerous times. The monastery has its own museum showcasing crucifixes, ceremonial garbs, manuscripts, icons and donated jewelry. The cathedral in the larger courtyard is called “Assumption of the Holy Virgin”, with the smaller “St. Archangeli” church built into its side. The “St. Nicholas” church is the centerpiece of the southern courtyard. In the cathedral there is an icon from 1311 known as the Miracle Working Icon of the Holy Virgin, with a silver repousse cover. It is believed that the icon has miraculous powers.
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Day-Trip to Bachkovo Monastery and Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe
$380.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!