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Children from the Summer Academy in the Town of Rila Visited the Visitor Centre of Rila Monastery Nature Park

Today, the Visitor Centre of Rila Monastery Nature Park welcomed children from the Summer Academy in the town of Rila. During the educational session, the participants learned about the purpose and importance of protected areas, with a special focus on Rila Monastery Nature Park. They became familiar with the park's characteristic plant and animal species, as well as the protected species found within its territory and the importance of conserving them. With great...

Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of Rila Monastery Nature Park

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the establishment of Rila Monastery Nature Park, a celebratory event was held with the participation of seventh-grade students from Hristo Botev Secondary School in Kocherinovo, accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Taseva. The Director of Rila Monastery Nature Park, Eng. Grigorov, welcomed the students and commended their interest in nature and their active participation in the event. In his address, he emphasized the importance...

Celebration of Enyovden with Representatives of the Tourist Society of Rila

On the occasion of Enyovden (Midsummer Day), experts from the Directorate of Rila Monastery Nature Park organized a meeting with representatives of the Tourist Society of Rila, dedicated to the richness of medicinal plants and the Bulgarian traditions associated with this holiday. During the event, participants learned more about the diversity of medicinal herbs found within the park area, their healing properties, and their use in traditional folk medicine. The meeting...

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...