Rila Monastery Church - Rila, Bulgaria - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Wikipedia's article about the monastery (visit link) has this to say about the church:

"Main church

Plan

The main church of the monastery was erected in the middle of the 19th century. Its architect is Pavel Ioanov, who worked on it from 1834 to 1837. The church has five domes, three altars and two side chapels, while one of the most precious items inside is the gold-plated iconostasis, famous for its wood-carving, the creation of which took five years to four handicraftsmen. The frescoes, finished in 1846, are the work of many masters from Bansko, Samokov and Razlog, including the famous brothers Zahari Zograf and Dimitar Zograf. The church is also home to many valuable icons, dating from the 14th to the 19th century. Porticos in the courtyard have Mamluk influence with the striped painting and the domes, which became more popular in the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Egypt."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1837 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Bulgarian Orthodox Street address of Church: Rila Monastery Rila, Bulgaria Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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