Bachkovo Monastery
Bachkovo, Bulgaria
Founded in 1083, the second-largest monastery in Bulgaria, with frescoed churches around a leafy courtyard. Paid parking is by the road below, past a lane of market stalls.
- Nearest town
- Bachkovo, Bulgaria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.9420, 24.8490
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Bulgaria: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Wild campCampsite7 km from Bachkovo Monastery
- Рокерски полянаCampsite11 km from Bachkovo Monastery
- Glamping & Motel "Alliance"Campsite22 km from Bachkovo Monastery
All campsites in Bulgaria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bachkovo Monastery?
Bachkovo Monastery is in Bachkovo, Bulgaria, at GPS 41.9420, 24.8490. It is about 23 km from Plovdiv.
Can you camp near Bachkovo Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wild camp, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bachkovo Monastery?
Bachkovo Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Rhodope Mountains: marble bridges and cave gorges.
What is there to see near Bachkovo Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Asen’s Fortress (5 km), Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv (24 km), Plovdiv Old Town (24 km) and Wonderful Bridges (26 km).
When is the best time to visit Bachkovo Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)