Getting there
Getting to Rila
A mountain town serving as the gateway to Bulgaria's most revered monastery nestled in dense pine forests.
Rila at a glance
- CountryBulgaria
- RegionRila Mountains
- Capital of BulgariaSofia
- CurrencyBulgarian Lev (BGN)
Travel to Rila
Rila Monastery lies in the Rila mountains, about 120 km from Sofia. Most visitors get there by organised tour, hire car, or a bus from Sofia.
Places to visit once you arrive
The attractions in our Rila guides, in Rila Mountains.
Transfers and day trips
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