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Famous for the Etropole Calligraphic and Artistic School
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📍 Near the village of Ribaritsa, Sofia Province

🚗 Free parking is available in front of the monastery.

🧒 Child-friendly: ✅ Yes – easily accessible and suitable for family visits

🧭 The Etropole Monastery “Holy Trinity,” also known as Varovitec, was founded in the 12th century. It played a significant role in Bulgarian literary history during the 16th and 17th centuries, when the renowned Etropole Calligraphic and Artistic School was active here.

💡 Tip: Combine your visit with a short walk to the nearby Varovitec Waterfall, located just 5 minutes from the monastery.

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