The Voynovo rock monastery lies in the dry valley of the Taban river by the village of Voynovo, Kaynardzha municipality, Silistra province. It is not on the Danube but in southern Dobrudzha, in the canyon-like Taban valley.
The rocks at Voynovo are the northernmost of five rock sanctuaries along the Taban. Together they form a Thracian cult centre that arose around the 6th century BC. The sanctuary was abandoned in the 4th century AD, as Christianity took hold in the region. Thracian and Roman pottery has been found in the cave and rock shelter at its foot.
High in the rocks you can see trapezoid openings. According to archaeologists these are hermits' cells: rooms with niches for food, hollows carved for candles, hearths and stone beds. In the First Bulgarian Kingdom, Old Bulgarian monks lived in the cave north of the sanctuary and left drawings and graffiti on the rock.
There are more rock sites along the Taban valley, and Srebarna and Silistra are about an hour away by car.
Silistra region
20.1 km away
Silistra region
30.1 km away
Voynovski rock monastery is located in Silistra, Bulgaria.
Voynovski rock monastery is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Caves can be visited year-round — the temperature inside stays roughly 10–12°C regardless of season. Spring and autumn are quieter than peak summer. Bring a warm layer and sturdy footwear; some caves close in winter when access roads become impassable.
Access to caves varies. Show caves typically run guided tours during posted opening hours; wild caves require proper equipment and experience. Inside, the temperature stays cool year-round (~10–12°C) — bring a warm layer, sturdy non-slip footwear, and a torch even on guided tours.
