Monastery Direkliyata included in the group a few rock monasteries that were built and inhabited during the XII-XIV centuries. They represent a complex of medieval churches, monasteries and monastic cells, hewn into the rocks on the southern and southeastern slopes of the Shumen Plateau.

Rock monastery - a unique monuments, which tell about culture, education and religious life of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. It is assumed that their occurrence is associated with the birth and development of the medieval Bulgarian isichasm (in Greek means "peace", "Privacy"). The essence of this ancient Christian tradition is in constant pursuit of spiritual perfection by asceticism, renunciation of worldly goods.

The first researcher monasteries Shumen Plateau was Karel Shkorpil. He and his followers have established that found in this area plants really once inhabited by hermits and monks. They chose to build their cells willing to pay because they are composed of soft limestone - mining material that crumbles easily and which is easy to cut through the cavity for housing. For this reason, up to now, unfortunately, almost no rock frescoes, painted once hermits. Monasteries are located high enough. Modern researchers believe that the monks used to lift their homes rope ladders.

Direkliyata Monastery is located in a beautiful location about three kilometers north of the village of Osmar. On the eastern side of the valley is surrounded by steep rocky slopes of the Shumen Plateau. The locals call this place the Monastery valley.

Abode is located at a height of ten meters above ground, it is impossible to get there without special equipment. The name "Direkliyata" associated with carved pillars, located at the entrance to the home. Turkish "column" - "Director". From him and was subsequently formed the name of the monastery.

Direkliyata is one of the most famous and most frequently visited rock monasteries in the area. This is due to the fact that in comparison with other similar complexes, before it is not as difficult to reach.