Lille Gruppetur til Rila Kloster og Boyana Kirke
Beskrivelse
Beliggende dybt inde i Rila-bjergets tætte fyrreskove er Rila-klosteret det største og vigtigste ortodokse kloster i Bulgarien. Det er et fremragende eksempel på den bulgarske kulturelle og historiske arv, hvor arkitektur og maleri smelter harmonisk sammen. Stedet er en del af UNESCOs verdensarvsliste. Rila Kloster blev grundlagt i det 10. århundrede af St. Ivan Rilski, en eremit kanoniseret af den ortodokse kirke. Hans asketiske bolig og grav blev et helligt sted, og senere blev et klosterkompleks dannet. Det spillede en vigtig rolle i det åndelige og sociale liv i middelalderens Bulgarien. Efter det guidede besøg i klosterkomplekset og frokost, tager vi tilbage til Sofia. På vejen stopper vi ved det andet UNESCO-sted for dagens Boyana-kirke. Lille, men unik med de mest bevarede fresker fra 1259 i denne del af Europa. Turen slutter med drop-off på dit hotel/indkvartering.
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Rejseplan
Klokken 8.30 går vi fra Sofia på en rejse til et af Bulgariens mest hellige og betagende steder, Rila-klosteret. Når vi forlader byen, forvandles landskabet til frodige skove og tårnhøje tinder, der tilbyder en naturskøn køretur gennem hjertet af Bulgariens naturlige skønhed. Ved ankomst til klostret vil du straks mærke roen på dette gamle sted. Klosteret blev grundlagt i det 10. århundrede af St. Ivan af Rila og står som et fyrtårn for bulgarsk ortodoksi og kultur. Inde i kirken har du chancen for at beundre den rige ikonografi og den berømte forgyldte ikonostase, et mesterværk af bulgarsk håndværk. Klosterets fredelige atmosfære forstærkes af lyden af naturen, med fuglesang og en nærliggende flod, der forsigtigt flyder, hvilket skaber det perfekte miljø for refleksion. Før vi forlader dette magiske sted, har du lidt fritid til at vandre i det omkringliggende område.
Efter at have udforsket Rila-klosteret fortsætter vi vores rejse til et andet af Bulgariens UNESCO-verdensarvssteder – Boyana-kirken, der ligger lige uden for Sofia. Beliggende ved foden af Vitosha-bjerget er denne lille, men ekstraordinære kirke berømt for sine fresker fra det 13. århundrede, som er blandt de mest betydningsfulde eksempler på middelalderkunst i Europa. Ved ankomsten vil du blive betaget af de indviklede og levende fresker indeni, der skildrer helgener og bibelske scener med fantastiske detaljer og menneskelige følelser, en sjælden kunstnerisk bedrift fra dengang. Disse malerier betragtes som en forløber for renæssancen og giver et unikt indblik i Bulgariens rige kulturarv. Efter at have absorberet skønheden og historien om denne skjulte perle, har du et øjeblik til at nyde de fredelige omgivelser i Boyana-landsbyen, før du vender tilbage til Sofia. Dette stop fuldender en dag rig på kunst, historie og åndelig betydning.
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Anmeldelser(26)
The guide was so very knowledgeable and gave us the full history of each site. He was personally helpful also. He met each person’s needs within his ability.
Although it is already known that these two places are World Heritage Sites and therefore an attractive experience is expected, the beauty of the Monastery and the exceptional nature of the Church is surprising.
Had a great time. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Would totally recommend.
From start to finish the trip was flawless. Pickup in a comfortable van with our driver/guide Dimo. He guided us through both sites giving detailed historical background and thorough guiding in the sites themselves. Our day went very rapidly as he was so organized for our small group. The tour is a must do if staying in Sofia and we would recommend Dimo without reservation.
The tour guide Lubo was very sympathetic and had a lot of knowledge. The trip was comfortable and the monasteries we visited very rewarding.
Dear traveler, Thank you for the nice review. Our team wishes you many more wonderful experiences!
Our guide, Ilian, was amazing! He knew so much about EVERYTHING - not only the history of Boyana Church and Rila Monastery, but about the history of Bulgaria in general. The drive flew by because we were talking the whole time. The sites were beautiful and fascinating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
It is about a 2 hour drive to to get to Rila Monestary with the last 45 minutes on a windy mountain road. The only thing to see is the Monestary, which is not that big, so be sure to go to the museum to extend your visit. The day we were there most vendors were closed, it was a fairly short visit. We then drove back towards Sofia to the Boylan church, which had interesting frescoes. Again, a short visit and we were back by 3pm.
Dear Mary, Thank you for sharing your honest impressions. The drive to Rila Monastery is indeed long, with the final mountain stretch adding to the experience, and the monastery itself can feel like a shorter visit unless you include the museum, which we always recommend. Boyana Church is always a brief stop because only small groups are allowed inside for about eight minutes at a time to protect the frescoes, which also explains the early return to Sofia. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the main highlights. Our small-group approach and knowledgeable guides aim to make the journey comfortable and meaningful, and we’d be happy to welcome you again.
Daniel was amazing as our tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the locations that we visited. We loved learning the history. It was easy to see that he loves his country and the culture and was excited to share this with us. Thank you Daniel for such a wonderful experience.
My daughter and I had an amazing day with Adrian visiting Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. The artwork on the interior of each church is breathtaking and you don't want to miss seeing them. With his background in history and archaeology, Adrian was a wealth of knowledge and was eager to answer all of our questions. We learned a lot, not just about the sites themselves, but about the history and culture of Bulgaria. The pace of the day was ideal - relaxed and not rushed, and Adrian was happy to tailor things as we wished. This was our first excursion on our trip, and it set the tone for the rest of our stay perfectly. We ended up taking two excursions with BulTrips during our stay in Sofia, and I highly recommend them for their planning, their communication, and their people!
Both the monastery and church were amazing! Our guide was very knowledgable and accomodating. He gave us enough time to see everything we wanted. It was well worth it!
