A fresco recreating the forging of the nails for the Crucifixion can be seen in the Zemen Monastery in central Western Bulgaria. It was painted in the 14th century and is the only one of its kind, as the scene is not found in world religious painting ,..
Zemen Monastery is a preferred place for one-day and weekend trips. It is located 70 km southwest of Sofia and 1.5 km from the town of Zemen. The church of St. John the Theologian in the Zemen Monastery dates back to the 11th century, which..