Sofia, Rila Monastery & Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2016
Sofia - The capital of Bulgaria. Full of interesting history, roman ruins, ancient churches, buildings from the communist era and old traditions.
This church is said to be one of the oldest buildings in the world.
Underground warm spring water
Changing of the guard
Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral
Now a museum, used to be a spa/bath house for all the locals.
A Russian Orthodox Church
Rila Monastery - About two hours away, hidden in the mountains and breathtakingly beautiful!
When we first got there, we hiked (don't recommend hiking on ice) up the mountain to see where a monk lived for 12 years in solitude. Since then they have built a small chapel for him.
Plovdiv - The oldest continually occupied city in the world.
Ancient Roman theatre
Preserved Mansions owned by rich merchants in the 1800's
