Koprivets Monastery of St. Parascheva (Koprivets)

Bulgaria / Ruse / Borovo / Koprivets
 nunnery, 1989_construction, 20th century construction, Bulgarian Orthodox Church
It is believed that the monastery’s existence dates back to the Second Bulgarian State. At that time, the monastery was the largest cloister in the area surrounding the old town of Cherven, with more than 100 nuns living permanently in its premises. The troops of Midhat Pasha raided the fortress of Cherven in the year 1388, setting on fire the town, monasteries and villages in the area. The monastery was rebuilt in 1987-1989.

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Coordinates:   43°24'45"N   25°52'36"E
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