The town has both historical and tourist value. The town rose up on its present location around 9-10th centuries after the formation of the adjacent quarters of Bansko. In the middle of 18th century Bansko was a big and rich settlement developing crafts and trade. The caravans of Bansko traders travelled from the Aegean to Middle Europe transporting tobacco, cotton, precious goods, gold.Bansko lived its "Golden Age" in the second half of 18th century and the beginning of 19th century when it reached economic and cultural peak.
Bansko provides an interesting combination between the virgin nature of Pirin Mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small town. It has a very rich and unique culture that you cannot find anywhere else in Bulgaria. Even though the town is relatively small, it has a great spirit that the people have preserved over the centuries |
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Bansko is a specific town which suggests individual past and authenticity in culture, ethnography and customs. The atmosphere of mystery and remoteness is created by the meandering cobblestone streets, houses-castles with high gateways and long eaves made of black wig.Small and lively pubs, restaurants, discoclubs, cafes in the old town will make your going-to-bed early virtually impossible. Afterall BANSKO was not invented as a resort recently. People knew how to enjoy life here long before skis were invented.
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Come and enjoy our beautiful nature, spend an unforgettable vacation in Bansko. Today, Bansko is certainly one of the jewels in Bulgaria's tourism crown. This charming, historic town is located in the broad Mesta River plain, which is bordered by three mountain groups: the Rila, Rhodopes and Pirin. |
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The Bansko taverns, with unique charm and style offer local Cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Live music is available at some places. A big number of local cafes are serving any kind of refreshments. Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.
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A very interesting sight is the HOLY TRINITY church with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splending murals and woodcarvings. D.Doinov builds it in 1835-1837 with donations by the local people. The inner space creates the impression of a hall. The emporium is two-storey with a fine curved railing the ceiling is raised. The mural paintings and the iconostasis are the works of masters belonging to the artistic school of Bansko.
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The town itself attracts visitors by its 120 cultural monuments, its museums houses, and the permanent ethnographic and Bansko schlool of icon painting exhibitions.
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Bansko is the birth place of Paisii Hilendarski - the first man who wrote the bulgarian history. Bansko Artistic School (the end of the 18th C. - the beginning of the 19th C.) - Its representatives - icon-painters and wood-carvers - are renowned for their exceptional professionalism; they take on and further develop the artistic tradition of Athos, at the same time introducing secular themes.
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The town will strive to preseve the amazing presence of spirituality and try to combine it with the fast growing modernization of its infrastructure. The region is famous for its Cuisine and colorful folklore and offers various entertainment opportunities. Such combination will make Bansko an even more attractive place to visit or live in.
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While wandering through Bansko's quiet streets, you will find a sense of peacefulness that emanates from Pirin's peaks, which surround the town. And you will feel like getting closer to this dream-like scene and becoming part of it.
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The specific atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival, the rich cultural-historic heritage, the preserved folklore and crafts, the original cuisine, the plenty of cozy and snug small private hotels and taverns in traditional style, combined with the marvelous and picturesque nature of Pitrin and the thermal mineral springs in the adjacent Dobrinishte, makes Bansko an unique tourist center.
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For most visitors Bansko is just a synonym for having a good time. And it really has a lot to offer: its location and its people. Situated at the foot of the Pirin mountain range on the southern edge of a circular plain that is surrounded on all sides by mountains - Pirin, Rila and the Rhodopes - Bansko offers some spectacular views and is an ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions in summer and for skiing in winter.
Of course there's a lot to see in the town of Banso itself, with around 120 cultural and history monuments will have a lot to explore. Various souvenir shops offer the creations of the local artists and smiths. Bansko has it all: from your dream ski vacation to a walk around the Bulgarian heritage.As the above mentioned facts prove, Bansko is among the most interesting places and best resorts in Bulgaria. So, if you have the opportunity, seize the moment and experience what thousands of foreign tourists brag about after they return to their homes: great value for money, perfect conditions, and rich culture. However you look at it, you will have an enchanting new experience!
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