Melnik is the smallest town of Bulgaria
well known with its unique white houses, most of them are declared as national
monuments. Melnik and the nearby Rozhen monastery are one of the most popular
tourist destinations of Bulgaria.
Melnik is surrounded by impressive nature
and huge sand pyramids with different shapes.
In some places the pyramids are
vertical and their shapes are still changing due to wind and weather.
The town is also very popular for its wine and
architectural monuments of the Renaissance like Kordopulova and Pashovs houses.
The town is nestled in the slopes of Pirin.
The pyramids are natural attractions that fascinate people from all around the world.
The combination of good wine, excellent
cuisine and unique nature make Melnik one of the most attractive tourist
destinations.
Rozhen monastery is located close to the village
of Rozhen, 10 km away from Melnik.
Rozhen monastery is the biggest monastery
in Pirin Mountain and is one of the few medieval Bulgarian monasteries well
preserved until today.
The main church and some monastery
buildings have been built in 16th century and decorated with frescoes.
In the
early 17th century the monastery was damaged by fire and rebuilt in the early
18th century with the financial support of wealthy Bulgarians from all over the
country.
In 19th century the monastery
was one the biggest cultural centers in Bulgaria.
In the beginning of 20th century
the famous Bulgarian revolutionary Yane Sandanski spent the rest of his life in
the monastery.
The monastery has an irregular hexagonal
shape. The residential buildings surround a beautiful yard in the middle of
which is the church famous with its stained glass windows, carvings and holy
icons.
Today the monastery is well maintained and
open for visitors throughout the year.
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