Peshtera Monastery

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The Peshtera Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as the Mraka Monastery or Oryahov Monastery is a medieval Eastern Orthodox monastery in western Bulgaria, located in the Mraka area at the village of Peshtera, near Zemen, Pernik Province. As of 2008, the monastery is not operative. ()

Local name: Пещерски манастир Coordinates: 42°30'39"N, 22°46'1"E

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PernikBulgaria

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Peshtera Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zemen Monastery.

3.3 miSW
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Zemen Monastery
85 min walk • 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.