Kapinovo Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Kapinovo Monastery of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is nestled at the foothill of the Fore-Balkan Massif, near the banks of the Veselina River. Built in the distant 1272, this holy place is part of the complex known as Tsars’ Monasteries, located in close proximity to the old capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire – the city of Veliko Tarnovo.

The monastery church dates back to the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century, and houses a unique scene of the Last Judgement, a fine example of Bulgarian Revival painting. The icons and the wooden iconostasis with carved elements, made by painters and woodcarvers from the famous Tryavna School, are also emblematic achievements of medieval art. The dormitory, built with donations from the brothers and future monks Theodosius and Kessarius Horozovski, will strike you with its unique architectural beauty. The monastery was used as refuge by many participants and leaders of the Bulgarian struggles against the Turkish invaders, and still keeps the memory of the patriotic spirit of the time.

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huntergencho (2 years ago)
Wonderful place. The road to this camp is nice. And there is a lot of space for tents, caravans or campers.

Iv PDS (4 years ago)
Beautiful small monastery with lots of forest walks,river and waterfall nearby.

Stoyan Dimitrov (4 years ago)
Kapinovo Monastery of St. Nicholas is one of the most majestic, huge and key monastery in Bulgaria. Founded in the distant 1272 during the reign of Tsar Constantine Assen. It served as a refuge for many detachments and heroes, and was later used as a hospital.

Eleonik 76 (5 years ago)
Fantastic place! Accommodation, hospitality,peace,nature, everything is just spot on, flawless! If there is paradise on earth,must be near by!

Paul Turner (6 years ago)
Great place. Very scenic, surrounded on three sides by wooded hills. We came here for the waterfall and the swimming pool area as we visited in July. Can't comment on the monastery I'm affraid. Really good pool area and restaurant overlooking the waterfall where the locals do some pretty scary jumps and dives off the rocks. The pools in the river are also nice for swimming in but a little difficult getting out as the rock is slippery under the water.

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