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Rila
Cave of St. John of Rila

SeeRila Monastery

Cave of St. John of Rila

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The cave where St. John lived before the monastery was built. Requires a 20 minute hike.

Map of Cave of St. John of Rila

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Rila" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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GPS coordinates: 42.15006, 23.36992

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked December 28, 2025

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