Location: Bansko
Top Things to do in Bansko
What to do and see in Bansko, Blagoevgrad Province: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Bansko (Bulgarian: Банско) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort.
Restaurants in Bansko
1. Velyanova House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By EuropeanAnnie - Greater London, United Kingdom
We decided to visit Velyanova House following some excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, and yes, I can safely say it is worth the entrance fee of 3 leva per person! Built in the second half of 18th century, this is a typical Bansko house with its beautiful murals and wooden carvings. Hidden underground passages and little nooks and crannies seem to have been its characteristic features, although you cannot actually see any of these. Only the first floor is open to visitors, where you can see traditional rooms - sitting rooms, bedroom, etc. We were told that the ground floor is converted into some storage rooms, a workshop with a weaving loom and a conference room and none of these were open to the public at the time we visited. Advice: there is a talk in English which you can ask for, whilst you are wondering around, it will provide some more insight into the history of the house and background information on life in Bansko during those times. We loved "the blue room", specifically designed for Velyan's wife, imagining how it perhaps provided cosy and calm sanctuary, respite from her busy day. The front garden is beautiful, with flowers and herbs, and a well prominently featured in the garden. The house is not well sign posted, we found it following our GPS navigator.
2. Holy Trinity Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By bilyanar11 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
If you go in Bansko don't miss to visit it . It's a place that keeps the spirit of the past centuries and brings inner peace. There you can enjoy the unique art of masters painted icons and immerse yourself in an amazing atmosphere
