CHURCH “ST. ST. THEODOR TIRON AND THEODOR STRATILAT”

The Church “St. St. Theodor Tiron and Theodor Startilat” is a uniquely painted temple associated with many legends.

The village of Dobarsko is growing famous among tourists not only because of the ancient church “St. St. Theodor Tiron and Theodor Startilat” that is one of the 100th national touristic sites under the patronage of UNESCO. The visitors are attracted also by the legend of the miraculous power of the settlement. The legend tells that Samuil’s worriers, blinded after they lost the battle at Belasitsa in 1014 settled here in Dobarsko because it was here that they found a cure in the healing water of the fountain. Gradually, Dobarsko is turning into a well-developed eco-touristic destination. Near the village there is a waterfall as well as fine eco paths that allows enjoying a fabulous vacation in the heart of Rila Mountain. 

The Sanctuary was built in 1614. The temple was built as a three-nave basilica out of stone and mortar. The architecture was bound to the Turkish orders – to be small, half engraved in the ground, without a dome and bell tower. The windows are very small and so the architecture of the building resembled the ordinary house in the village. It is one of the 100th national touristic sites.

Additional information
Services: Entrance fees for Individual visits:

• with tour guide – 5.00 BGN
• without tour guide – 4.00 BGN
• for students and students – 1.00 BGN

For visitors with children: for adults – 3.00 BGN
The entrance is free of charge for people with special needs and for pre-school children.
Opening time: Every day (winter), 09:00 -17: 30 (the cashier works till 17:00)
(summer), 09:30 -18: 00 (the cashier works till 17:30)
Contacts: The branch works with advantage for visitors on these phones:
+359 896 720 339 – Gergana Kostova
+359 886 841 135 – Nikola Naydenov