BULGARIAN RILA MONASTERY Illustrated culture and history Guide

ISBN 954-500-105-4
Author: Margarita Koeva
Printed in: November 2003
Pages: 108 p. , soft cover, size 15 x 21 cm
Language: Text in English
Photos: richly illustrated with 91 color and 23 b&w photos Plans of the churches and different parts of the monastery.

This small book is a kind of history and culture guide about the biggest orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and second major on the Balkans.
For the Bulgarians the Rila monastery is one of the most outstanding proofs of the value of spiritual and artistic culture, the world of their predecessors. In the course of 10 centuries it has been a literary and religious center. Enjoy this virtual visit of the monastery, its treasures, amazing icon paintings and architecture. Books features multiple photos and information on English about major monastery points of interest.

BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON GERMAN, FRENCH AND RUSSIAN.

Contents: The hearth of Rila - The Saint of Rila - The Rila monastery: monument of the Bulgarian people's building and artistic skill - The Rila monastery Library - Museum of Bulgarian art and culture.