Gorna Breznitsa monastery

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Popular Name	Gorna Breznitsa monastery
Orthodox Name	St. Prophet Ilia
Region	Blagoevgrad
Location
The Gorna Breznitsa monastery is situated above the village of the same name and 5km northwest of the town of Kresna. It is relatively easy to reach the monastery and its visit can be a nice stop during a trip in southwestern Bulgaria or a calm weekend in the Pirin mountain. The monastery complex offers a magnificent view to the village beneath, and the Malashevtsi and Pirin mountains with Pirin’s peak Vihren standing out in the distance.

History and general info
The Gorna Breznitsa monastery, named St Prophet Iliya, is one of the new Bulgarian monasteries as it was established in 1992. It consists of a monks’ dwelling part, a small church and a bell-tower. Construction works on a new church were quite advanced at the time of our visit and the new building was expected to be finished in early May, 2004. The monastery’s yard keeps remains of a nunnery, ruined during the Ottoman rule and abandoned by its nuns which fled to present-day Macedonia. A few meters away from the monks’ dwellings, one can see a holy spring, where long ago, a shepherd found the icon of St. Iliya, shown in the church and considered to be miraculous by the monks. In the church, visitors can also see remains of ancient Thracian earthware, which were come across during the construction of the temple. The vessels are believed to date back to the middle of the 3rd century AC.
Accommodation and food
The monastery offers 3 rooms with 3 beds each for accommodation, the price being 3 leva (1.5 EUR) per person. Food is not served, though the nearby village of Gorna Breznitsa has 2-3 nice pubs. A big fireplace, erected just next to the entrance of the monastery, can be used by the visitors.
Transport
The monastery can be reached by car after one turns off the Sofia-Kulata mainroad in the town Kresna. Following 5km down the asphalt off-road, one arrives to the village of Gorna Breznitsa and then needs to ride for 1,200 meters more down an acceptable dirt road. The entire road from Kresna to the monastery is well-signed.

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Photo gallery

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the church outside

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the church inside

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the complex

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - view to Vihren

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the bell tower

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the fireplace next to the yard

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - outside view

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the meadow outside

Gorna Breznitsa Monastery - the yard

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