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Why visit Zemen Monastery
The Zemen Monastery is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery located one kilometre away from the town of Zemen, Pernik Province in western Bulgaria. The monastery was established in the 11th century.
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Zemen Monastery, Bulgaria
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History
The Zemen Monastery is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery located one kilometre away from the town of Zemen, Pernik Province in western Bulgaria. The monastery was established in the 11th century. It comprises a church, belfry and two residential buildings. It is currently uninhabited. The church is a monument of culture. In 1334, Serbian despot Dejan, donated funds to redecorate the monastery church. The church has a cruciform dome and three apses. The present dome was built during the 19th century when the church was restored after lying in ruins for many years.
“The Zemen Monastery is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery located one kilometre away from the town of Zemen, Pernik Province in western Bulgaria. The monastery was established in the 11th century.”
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