Rila-Pirin Region
Melnik
The smallest town in Bulgaria (208 residents), Melnik, is nested in the south slopes of Pirin, among sand pyramids with queer forms. It is situated in the Sandanski Municipality, Blagoevgrad county, 175 km north from Sofia, and it is only 30 km […]
Holy Trinity Temple – Bansko
The temple “Holy Trinity” is situated in the center of Bansko and it is one of the symbols of the resort. Besides being one of the most visited attractions of the town, the temple is one of the largest in Bulgaria. Before […]
St. Petka of Bulgaria – Rupite
The Memorial Temple “St. Petka of Bulgaria” is situated in the village of Rupite, 10 km northeast of the town of Petrich. The church was built in close proximity to the temple in which the prophet Vanga lived (1911 – 1996). The […]
Church St. Teodor Tiron and St. Teodor Stratilat – Dobarsko
The old village of Dobarsko is situated at a distance of 180 km from Sofia and 15 km from the town of Razlog, in the south part of Rila Mountain. The most popular tourist landmark in the village is the Christian church […]
Rupite
Rupite is a protected area, which is situated at a distance of about 10 km from Petrich and 2 km from the village of Rupite, at the eastern foot of the extinct volcano Kozhuh Mountain (281 meters altitude). The hill was built […]
Permanent Icon Exhibition Bansko Art School – Bansko
The permanent icon exhibition is one of the most interesting tourist sites in Bansko. It is situated in the old part of the town, near the church “St. Trinity” and the monument of Paisiy Hilendarski. The exhibition is housed in the oldest […]