Stefan Hrelyo Dragovol was a medieval lord and donor. His tower predates Rila Monastery’s main church and Revival residential wings. Its defensive form and chapel combine different functions. The visible masonry records construction, rather than directly documenting everyday life inside. Built a fortified tower at Rila. The tower inscription gives the year 1335. The upper floor includes a chapel. The tower helps distinguish the complex’s medieval and Revival layers.
History of Bulgaria
