Believed to house a legendary fragment of the True Cross, the sacred grounds of Krastova Gora have drawn spiritual seekers to the Rhodope Mountains for generations.
As you experience this walking tour video, you will uncover the breathtaking beauty of a deeply historical Bulgarian sanctuary. Join this 4k tour to follow the peaceful path of the twelve apostles’ chapels and discover the legendary healing waters of the “Little Dove” spring.
Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking serenity, this pristine location offers a profound virtual escape.
📍 Location: Cross Forest (Krastova Gora), Bulgaria
📹 Filmed on: July 2025
🎧 This video features binaural audio – for the best experience, use headphones.
📜 Don’t forget to turn on subtitles for travel tips and additional information.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:43 – The walking starts at Cross Forest parking
03:40 – The Church Shops area
05:38 – “Holy Trinity” Church – Cross Forest
07:20 – The wooden Part from the Jesus Christ’s cross inside Holy Trinity Church
09:08 – On the path to the 12 chapels leading to the Holly Cross of King Boris III
10:47 – Saint Paul’s Chapel
12:03 – Saint Peter’s Chapel
13:14 – Saint Thomas’s Chapel
14:15 – Saint Andrew’s Chapel
15:43 – Saint Philip’s Chapel
16:37 – Saint James’s Chapel
17:29 – Saint Simon the Zealot’s Chapel
18:25 – Saint Bartholomew’s Chapel
19:35 – The Three Holy Hierarchs, Saint John of Rila, and Saint Bessarion, Bishop of Smolensk’s Chapel
21:46 – Saint Luke’s Chapel
22:43 – Saint Mark’s Chapel
23:50 – Тhe Holly Cross of King Boris III
25:09 – Saint John’s Chapel
26:00 – Saint Matthew’s Chapel
26:40 – Back to Тhe Holly Cross of King Boris III
32:24 – The Holy Trinity Monastery
35:31 – The Holy Trinity’s Chapel
38:30 – The road to the “The Little Dove” Holy Spring
41:53 – “The Little Dove” Holy Spring
43:06 – The Healing Forest
45:32 – “The Little Dove” Holy Spring’s Chapel
46:21 – “The Little Dove” Holy Spring’s Cross
47:33 – Vaznesenie Gospodne Church
50:47 – Drone View of the Cross Forest and Monastery
