Zlatna Livada Monastery "St. Athanasius" | nunnery, 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria, 4th century construction, Bulgarian Orthodox Church

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 nunnery, 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria, 4th century construction, Bulgarian Orthodox Church
"St. Athanasius" Monastery is situated on a hill above the village of Zlatna Livada, at a distance of about 15 km from the town of Chirpan.
It is believed to be the oldest monastery in Europe, according to historical evidence Saint Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria had personally established the monastery in 344 A.D. After his death in 373, the monastery was named after him.

Site № 71 of the National Movement "Discover Bulgaria - 100 national tourist sites" of the Bulgarian Tourist Union - "St. Athanasius Monastery":
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Saint_Athanasius
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Coordinates:   42°6'20"N   25°25'28"E
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