It is located within the Archiepiscopal Vicariate of Kula, in the Diocese of Vidin, in the Albotin (Albutin) area along the Rabrovska River, between the villages of Gradets and Rabrovo, and near the village of Deleyna. The monastery can be reached via a steep, narrow sandy path, at the beginning of which stands the Hajduk Fountain.
Due to its accessibility, in more recent times the monastery was used as a shelter by shepherds and stonecutters, and it was also vandalized and looted by bandits.
The Albotin Monastery was active in the 14th century, as evidenced by preserved fragments of frescoes and inscriptions on the monastery walls, as well as jewelry (earrings, pendants, bracelets) discovered in 29 Christian graves. The large number of burials of both lay believers and clergy indicates that the monastery was a respected and desirable resting place for its patrons.
The monastery complex is carved into a limestone massif on the northern side of the river, at a height of about 25 meters. The construction made use of shallow natural caves and rock shelters, which were further shaped into rooms and niches intended for religious and everyday functions. The complex consists of eight rooms, with the monastery church located in the central sector, in the most recessed part of the rock formation.
