Bulgarian Orthodox Monasteries

Author: Ivan Gaberov, Plamen Pavlov
Printed in: Sofia 2004
Pages: hard cover, large size 60x90x8.
Language: parallel text in English, German , Russian and Bulgarian
Photos: full color pages

The edition represents 22 of the biggest and most significant Bulgarian monasteries. It is richly illustrated with several highest quality pictures of the monasteries architecture, icon paintings and internal decorations.

Monasteries - magnificent architectural ensembles, ancient icons, superb woodcarvings, and detailed murals are part of the religious and historic wealth of Bulgaria. As the principle centers of education and art , the monasteries were key to the preservation of the Bulgarian National spirit and culture. During the long Ottoman rule, the Orthodox Church provided crucial support for the national resistance, guarding memories of Bulgaria's glorious past.

Orthodox Bulgarian Monasteries

Orthodoxe Bulgarische Kloster