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Bulgaria’s town of wine also happens to be the smallest in the country.
Melnik’s population reaches only 230 people. The houses hide in a mountainous area and carry the authentic feel of the traditional Bulgarian constructions.
The town is located in southern Bulgaria, close to Sandanski and Blagoevgrad. It is situated on the territory of southwestern Pirin Mountain.
Impressive sand towers surround Melnik. Some of the towers have been used to create wine cellars for the famous drink produced in the town.
Apart from wine lovers, Melnik appeals to those interested in history and Bulgaria’s revival period.
Melnik’s history museum is hosted in the Pashova house. The artifacts tell more about the crafts and wine production in the region.
Kordopoulovata house is a famous piece of art. It was constructed in 1754 and covered with elaborate wood carvings and wall paintings. The house has its own cellar. Manol Kordopoulov, a famous merchant, purchased the house, willing to produce and store wine there. The house’s cellar can be used for the storage of 300 tons of wine.
The Melnik wine has been recognized for its quality long ago. The numerous cellars have been turned into a tourism attraction. Local producers organize wine tasting for visitors.
Accommodation opportunities in Melnik abound. The town has family hotels, luxurious complexes and private accommodation available.
Rozhen Monastery is located nearby. The monastery is the only one in the country that survived after a revival in the first centuries of the Ottoman rule over Bulgarian territories. Wood carvings and window paintings have made the monastery famous. Yet, it does not offer accommodation. A hostel is located nearby.
The grave of Yane Sandanski, a revolutionary, can be seen near the monastery. Rozhen monastery was used as the site for the filming of Vreme Razdelno, a Bulgarian movie considered to be one of the most significant Bulgarian art achievements of the 20th century.
Melnik’s population reaches only 230 people. The houses hide in a mountainous area and carry the authentic feel of the traditional Bulgarian constructions.
The town is located in southern Bulgaria, close to Sandanski and Blagoevgrad. It is situated on the territory of southwestern Pirin Mountain.
Impressive sand towers surround Melnik. Some of the towers have been used to create wine cellars for the famous drink produced in the town.
Apart from wine lovers, Melnik appeals to those interested in history and Bulgaria’s revival period.
Melnik’s history museum is hosted in the Pashova house. The artifacts tell more about the crafts and wine production in the region.
Kordopoulovata house is a famous piece of art. It was constructed in 1754 and covered with elaborate wood carvings and wall paintings. The house has its own cellar. Manol Kordopoulov, a famous merchant, purchased the house, willing to produce and store wine there. The house’s cellar can be used for the storage of 300 tons of wine.
The Melnik wine has been recognized for its quality long ago. The numerous cellars have been turned into a tourism attraction. Local producers organize wine tasting for visitors.
Accommodation opportunities in Melnik abound. The town has family hotels, luxurious complexes and private accommodation available.
Rozhen Monastery is located nearby. The monastery is the only one in the country that survived after a revival in the first centuries of the Ottoman rule over Bulgarian territories. Wood carvings and window paintings have made the monastery famous. Yet, it does not offer accommodation. A hostel is located nearby.
The grave of Yane Sandanski, a revolutionary, can be seen near the monastery. Rozhen monastery was used as the site for the filming of Vreme Razdelno, a Bulgarian movie considered to be one of the most significant Bulgarian art achievements of the 20th century.
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