Kurshum Mosque

It used to be called the Lead Mosque due to the same material applied for the roof. Though a national cultural monument, it is not properly managed and remains closed.

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Dryanovo Monastery

The Dryanovo Monastery is located in the valley of Andaka River, approximately 4km away from the town of Dryanovo. It was built to house the relics of St Michael in the 13th century. It played an important role during the April Uprising of the 19th century.

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Troyan Monastery

Although less well known than the Rila Monastery or the Bachkovo Monastery, the Troyan Monastery is a popular destination for religious tourism in the Balkans. The monastery was built at the turn of the 16th to 17th century and houses one of the most treasured icons of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church: the Three-Handed Virgin.