Transfiguration Monastery
Преображенски манастир
A monastery beneath the cliffs on the northern outskirts of Veliko Tarnovo, known for the Wheel of Life exterior murals painted by Zahari Zograf.
The Transfiguration Monastery is the fourth largest monastery in Bulgaria. It was founded in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 19th century. The exterior walls of the main church were painted by the renowned Revival-period artist Zahari Zograf, and the vivid Wheel of Life and Last Judgment are particularly representative. The monastery sits against the cliff and overlooks the Yantra River valley. Entry is free. It is about 7 km from the city center, roughly 15 minutes by taxi, and you can continue to the Holy Trinity Monastery across the river.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Trinity
- Trapezitsa Fortress
- Samovodska Charshiya
- Gurko Street
- Monument of the Asens
- Sarafkina House
- Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki
- Museum of the Revival and Constituent Assembly