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St. John the Baptist Monastery (Kardzhali)

The monastery was built where an angel appeared to a local monk.

The Legend

According to tradition, the monastery was built on a place where an angel appeared to a local monk.

They say that the water from the monastery spring heals and protects from illness. Hundreds of believers come here every year.

Interesting Facts

Period

Medieval

Distance from Kardzhali

In the city

Historical era

Medieval

Little-known fact

Healing water from the spring

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