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St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte is a church in Targovishte, Bulgaria (Свети Иван Рилски) (Shumen). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Targovishte, Bulgaria · Temples
- Local name
- Свети Иван Рилски
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- VAR Varna, 102 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.25067, 26.57229
What it is and where
St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte is a church in Targovishte, Bulgaria (Свети Иван Рилски) (Shumen). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Shumen, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.25067, 26.57229; the nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR, Varna), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte is May to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Round Church, Preslav10th-century church ruin in Preslav, Bulgaria23 km
- BukakaNature reserve in Bulgaria24 km
- Patleina MonasteryOrthodox monastery25 km
- Shumen FortressArchaeological site overlooking the city of Shumen in Bulgaria26 km
- Palace of OmurtagArcheological site in Bulgaria27 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Temples
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia: Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rila Monastery: Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Banya Bashi Mosque: mosque in Bulgaria
- Bachkovo Monastery: Stavropigal monastery in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte?
It is a church in Targovishte, Bulgaria (Свети Иван Рилски in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte?
The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR), 102 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Round Church, Preslav, Bukaka, Patleina Monastery. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Shumen11 places to see in and around Shumen, Bulgaria: Madara Rider, Tombul Mosque, Round Church, Preslav. Best time: May to October.
- Temples60 places for temples in Bulgaria, from Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by alt
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. John of Rila Church, Targovishte on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.