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Camping site on the territory of the Rila Monastery Nature Park

Due to the frequent inquiries about camping on the territory of the Rila Monastery Nature Park, we inform you that according to the Park Management Plan, the area designated for camping is located in the Dolen Govedarnik area (you can see it on the map) and is marked with information boards, which are visible in the photos. We urge you to be vigilant and responsible when staying on the territory of the park, as well as to comply with the regulations prohibiting lighting...

June 5 – World Environment Day

Today we celebrate the day that reminds us of how precious and irreplaceable the nature around us is. Rila Monastery Nature Park is home to centuries-old forests, crystal clear waters, rich biodiversity and unique natural habitats that preserve Bulgaria’s natural heritage for future generations. Environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Every choice we make – from our attitude towards waste to the way we behave in nature – matters. When we protect nature today,...

Educational Visit to "Evlogi Georgiev" Primary School – Dupnitsa

A team from the Directorate of Rila Monastery Nature Park visited the second-grade students of "Evlogi Georgiev" Primary School in the town of Dupnitsa as part of its educational outreach programme for children. The young nature enthusiasts welcomed their guests with curiosity and enthusiasm. Through interactive presentations, the students were introduced to the natural treasures protected within the park's boundaries – forest ecosystems, clean water sources, and a...

European Natura 2000 Day – Nature, Spirituality and Responsibility for the Future

On May 21, we celebrate the European Natura 2000 Day – an initiative dedicated to the protection of Europe’s most valuable natural areas. This day reminds us that preserving biodiversity is not an abstract cause, but a daily responsibility toward the places that provide us with life, water, silence and meaning. Nature Park “Rila Monastery” is part of this pan-European network. The park’s territory protects unique forest ecosystems, rare plant and animal species, high-mountain...