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Rila Monastery Nature Park Management Plan - part - usaid

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February 2004<br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

Holy Sites, Historical and Cultural Monuments<br />

The map pinpoints the locations of the Holy <strong>Monastery</strong> of <strong>Rila</strong>; the Tomb of<br />

St. John and the cave; the monastery cemetery, the Dormition of the Virgin Church,<br />

the St. Luke complex, and the Pchelino nunnery.<br />

Most of these Holy Places are situated either within the buffer zone to <strong>Rila</strong><br />

<strong>Monastery</strong> Forest Reserve, between the two <strong>part</strong>s of the Reserve, or in its immediate<br />

vicinity, this making up a complete complex of harmoniously blended historical<br />

significance and natural scenery.<br />

The map also indicates the locations of historical monuments, e.g. the tomb of<br />

James Boucher and the Guardhouse. Also marked is the territory traversed by the<br />

Pilgrims’ Road, the main thoroughfare connecting the cultural and spiritual center of<br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> with nearby areas.<br />

The remaining object categories are as per the Base Map.<br />

At the basis of this map are digital models compiled by Agrolesproject PLC,<br />

as well as information provided by the National Institute for Monuments of Culture<br />

under the Ministry of Culture.<br />

<strong>Rila</strong> <strong>Monastery</strong> <strong>Nature</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />

<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> - Draft<br />

2004 - 2013

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