Situated 5km southwest of the town of Dryanovo, hidden among the high rocks of the Dryanovska river gorge lies the picturesque Dryanovo Monastery.
Established as early as the 12th century the monastery in its current form dates back to 1845 when the church as well as the two storey living quarters were built. Many well loved freedom fighters found their last refuge here during the dramatic events in April 1876 and it is probably this historic significance and the breathtaking scenery that make this well worth a visit.  The Bacho Kiro cave is just a short walk /climb from here. There are also several eco-trails you can follow, for example to Bozhentsi. For young ones there is a rope park just behind the monastery and there are also a couple of cafes and restaurants in the area.
Simple accommodation is available at the monastery in rooms with 2 or 3 beds and there are several hotels nearby.