Rila Monastery, Wine Tasting in Melnik, and Exploring Bulgaria’s Interior
After Sofia, we headed to the wine region of Melnik in the southwest corner of Bulgaria. On the way we detoured slightly to the Rila Monastery, initially founded in the 10th century and holding a special place in Bulgaria’s history due to the namesake monk, Ivan Rilski. The picturesque and remote setting, along with the […]