If you have half a day off it is definetly worth going there! It is an interesting monastery carved in a mountain. Nice nature around, very nicely kept. Transport is easy - public transport from Varna plus a little bit of walk.

Very interesting place, you will see something different. It's not an ussual monastery. The garden is butiffule

Very impressive monastery carved directly in to the cliffs. Beautiful forest around it and a lot of history.

it was very interesting to see the history of the monks, in a very special performance. I recommend to everyone who visit Varna, to visit this Monastery, too. The responsable was very dedicated and explained everything with passion.

A very picturesque and sacred place with unique atmosphere! Take a guided tour and don't forget to visit the show Legends of Aladzha monastery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2gAQTPLVWQ

Monasteries - boring, right? Wrong! This one will appeal to everybody, including kids. The Aladzha monastery is basically a series of caves hewn into a very high cliff face, with a great view over the Black Sea coast. It's only a short drive or taxi journey from Golden Sands, and it's on the Varna tourist bus route as well, so... More