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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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