Dryanovo Monastery

Дряновски манастир
monastery in Dryanovo
#1 in Dryanovo / #55 in Bulgaria
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by Elena Chochkova
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Dryanovo Monastery, located near the town of Dryanovo in Bulgaria, is a significant historical and cultural site. Founded in the 12th century during the Second Bulgarian Empire, it is dedicated to St. Archangel Michael. The monastery played a crucial role in the Bulgarian resistance against Ottoman rule and was a center for Bulgarian education and culture. Nestled in a picturesque gorge along the Dryanovo River, the complex features impressive architecture, including a church, residential buildings, and a small museum showcasing artifacts from its storied past.


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