Rila Monastery

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monastery
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Bulgarian_National_Revival
colorful murals
arched windows
stone walls
gptkbp:artwork inspired many artists
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:communityRole educational institution
tourist attraction
cultural heritage site
research site
center of spiritual life
gptkbp:country gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkbp:culturalEvents annual festivals
art exhibitions
educational programs
religious ceremonies
music concerts
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspiration for literature
inspiration for architecture
inspiration for music
inspiration for visual arts
symbol_of_Bulgarian_identity
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:famousFor its rich history
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:Saint_John_of_Rila
gptkbp:function monastic_community
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse one main church
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of many religious gatherings
sheltered_monks_during_Ottoman_rule
site_of_cultural_revival_in_Bulgaria
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rila Monastery
gptkbp:is_located_in over 300
gptkbp:library contains rare manuscripts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rila_Mountains
gptkbp:notableFeature frescoes
international tourists
political leaders
wooden iconostasis
Bulgarian royalty
bell_tower
gptkbp:notableWork historical artifacts
wood carvings
stone sculptures
icon paintings
frescoes in the main church
gptkbp:protectedArea protected_by_UNESCO
protected_by_Bulgarian_law
gptkbp:releaseYear 927 AD
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:size approximately 8800 square meters
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Rila_National_Park
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 1 million