Patleina Monastery

The St Panteleimon Monastery in the area of Patleina is an ancient medieval monastery, today in ruins. At its heyday in the 9th and 10th centuries, Patleina Monastery was among the leading centres of the Preslav Literary School, as well as one of the most prominent centres of production of painted decorative ceramics.

About this building

This site is part of the European Cultural Itinerary of Saints Cyril and Methodius. More information: https://www.cyril-methodius.cz/the-monastery-patleina-area/

Key Features

  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife

Visitors information

  • Dog friendly
  • Muddy boot friendly

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