Dragalevski monastery is still working as a female monastery located in
the Vitosha mountain a short drive from the center of Sofia. There are
documents mentioning the monastery back to 1371-1393! This holy place
was already existing in the first Bulgarian kingdom.... Nowadays a nice
walk during the green forest takes you to the complex consisting of a
church (dating from the 15th century) and few adminstartive
building+appartments for the nuns. At the end of May the nuns were busy
with the garden, tons of beautiful flowers were on display! The garden
of the complex is open for visitors who may enjoy the flowers, fresh
mountain water and light a candle in the little church. I had fun taking
pictures of the colourful blossoms and plants, my mum had a lesson in
macro photography with her new camera too:-)
13 comments:
Came to see your bleeding hearts. Is the photo yours or your mothers. It is nice when you can teach your mother something new,
The monastery and the gardens look very peaceful.
A very unique looking building with the reddish coloring. Your mom is concentrating well with her new camera. :)
WOW! SO different to where I've been travelling downunder ... I didn't know there were female monasteries - but with a place like this, I'd be ALMOST tempted to join up myself!!
Hi Jana! The monastry looks more like some hotels I have stayed in! Anyway it's a nice place with well kept gardens also.
Hi Jana - Oh my, I didn't realize places such as these beautiful photos still existed. What a remarkable monastery and grounds. I am amazed I did not know about this. A wonderful place indeed to quietly roam, take photos, light a candle and truly enjoy the gardens, buildings and history. Well done and so nice to share the experience with your Mom.
Een bloemen'weelde', Jana !
Vredig...
En een jonge mama !
Een orthodox klooster aan de kledij te zien ?!
Lie(f)s.
it looks so peaceful there, and the garden is very inviting, lovely photos of beautiful blossoms
thanks for your nice comments dear all!
@Rosemary: indeed I am always happy when I can give back the favor of teaching:-)
@Red Nomad: the orthodox monasteries are mosthly male or female only;
@Lies: well spotted, we are Bulgarian Orthodox at home:-)
Jana, een mooie serie met prachtige bloemen
What a beautiful and peaceful place this looks like to visit and be quiet. So fun for you and your mom to have this time together. Always fun to learn new things!
For some reason, the third photo reminds me of Hansel and Gretel. You know, that part where they stumble across a cottage in the woods!
Hello to your Mum - she has a great daughter-teacher! I love bleeding hearts - they remind me of my own mother.
A delightful place to gently spend some time, no doubt it was very peaceful as well as beautiful.
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