Troyan Monastery

A 160 Km. De Sofía, tomando primero la dirección a Veliko Tarnovo, y desviándonos a unos 100 km. Hacia Trojan nos encontramos ante uno de los lugares que más me han cautivado de este viaje. Es un monasterio no tan conocido como el de Rila, pero con un encanto especial, tanto por su emplazamiento como por su construcción y sus frescos. Allí se respira paz y armonía sin las aglomeraciones de otros lugares turísticos. Enclavado en un paraje idílico, a los pies del paso de montaña, junto a un río y rodeado de vegetación es un lugar que merece la pena ser visitado.

160 km. From Sofia, first taking the direction of Veliko Tarnovo, and turning aside about 100 km. Towards Trojan we have one of the places that have captivated me for this trip. It"s a monastery not as well known as the Rila, but with a special charm, both for its location and its construction and its frescoes. There peace and harmony as without the crowds of other sights. Nestled in an idyllic setting at the foot of the mountain pass, near a river and surrounded by greenery is a place worth visiting.

Les principaux sites touristiques de Bulgarie sont des édifices religieux. Le monastère de Troïan , en pierres, toits de lauzes et galerie de bois date du 19è siècle. Etabli en un vallon boisé, il renferme des fresques célèbres de Zacharie Zographe. Son architecture rustique séduit le visiteur qui peut librement circuler sur les galeries des "moines", même si les popes sollicitent vos offrandes. Ce monastère, parmi les plus grands de Bulgarie, joua un rôle historique dans la révolution nationale qui débuta en 1876. A l'intérieur, la foi des fidèles est bien vivace comme en témoignent les nombreux cierges devant les icônes.

The main tourist sites in Bulgaria are religious buildings. Troyan Monastery, stone, slate roofs and wooden gallery dated 19th century. Established in a wooded valley, it contains famous frescoes of Zechariah Zographe. Its rustic architecture seduces visitors can move freely on the galleries "Monks", even if the priests seek your offerings. The monastery, one of the largest in Bulgaria, played a historic role in the national revolution that began in 1876. Inside, the faith of the people is alive and well as evidenced by the many candles before the icons.