Rila Monastery Tower - Rila, Bulgaria
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N 42° 08.015 E 023° 20.407
34T E 693402 N 4667258
The Rila Monastery was established in the year 927...and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Waymark Code: WMQAAB
Location: Bulgaria
Date Posted: 01/21/2016
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The English portion of this sign reads:
"The tower, built by the bulgarian feudal lord Stefan Dragoval (Hrelyo)
in 1335 is well preserved defense installation from the bulgarian, middle
ages. Height - about 23 meters. On the last story there is a
chapel "St. Transfiguration of Christ" with frescoes of XIV century."
Group that erected the marker: Rila Monastery
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Rila Monastery
Rila, Bulgaria
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