Title: Visit Kyustendil Province: 2026 Travel Guide for Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria | Expedia.com

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# Kyustendil Province

## Bulgaria

![Inside view of Monastery of Saint Ivan (John) of Rila (Rila Monastery), Kyustendil Region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975177367/3a8ab868-32c5-4aa7-b3ee-8ea922d85e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Inside view of Monastery of Saint Ivan (John) of Rila (Rila Monastery), Kyustendil Region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975177367/3a8ab868-32c5-4aa7-b3ee-8ea922d85e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/1ad244e5-1101-4842-a9de-ad680f6086f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀
Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀
This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀
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The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀
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It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Kyustendil Province

[Rila

Known for Small town, Dining and Wineries

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## Reasons to visit

- Rila Monastery

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[Sapareva Banya

Known for Spas

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Get away to Sapareva Banya! Enjoy the spas and more. 

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[Kyustendil

Known for Skiing, Historical and Museums

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Come to Kyustendil and enjoy its skiing, history, and museums. 

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[Kocherinovo

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Check out the local area in Kocherinovo as you venture to sights like Stob Earth Pyramids.

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