Iconostasis carving

This art involves making carved decoration for church iconostases. Woodcarvers create beautiful wooden details depicting saints and biblical scenes to complement the icon screens.

Examples of iconostasis carving can be seen at various historical and religious sites in Bulgaria:

Rila Monastery: situated in the Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria's most important religious and cultural sites. It preserves a rich collection of iconostases and icons.
St Nicholas Boyana Church: this church near Sofia is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Examples of iconostasis carving can be found inside.
St George's Church in Kurtovo Konare: this church near Plovdiv also offers an opportunity to see outstanding carved iconostases.
The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Zlatograd: in this town south of Smolyan, visitors can see one of the most beautiful churches in the Rhodope style, with characteristic iconostasis carvings.
These places offer an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and history of Bulgarian iconostasis carving.