It is one of the few medieval Bulgarian monasteries well preserved until today.

The most notable exception are the ruins of a medieval monastery from the 13th century.

Both act in the courtyard of the medieval monastery, which was built in 1409.

With such production, medieval monasteries began to accumulate large libraries.

But the modern botanical garden has its roots in medieval monasteries.

The building is located on the site of a medieval monastery, and while preparing its foundation, contractors came across a 13th century well.

And in a rush of words she gave him directions to the medieval monastery she'd restored on her property.

The foundations of the medieval monastery were excavated by Soviet archaeologists in 1961.

In 1665 a fire destroyed the medieval monastery and church.

The reconstruction and building of this medieval monastery has been going on ever since.