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| Height of resort |
936m |
| Height of ski runs |
1100-2500m |
| Highest ski point |
2500m |
| Marked ski runs |
14km |
| Longest ski run |
2.6km |
| Slopes exposure |
North |
| Cross-country track |
8km |
The history of Bansko - rich and intriguing! |
The town of Bansko (10,127 citizen) is a main administrative, cultural and economic centre of the County of Bansko. It is located 161 km south of the capital Sofia and 59 km South-East from Blagoevgrad with both of which it is well connected in terms of transport utilities: roads, buses, taxis, etc. Famous as the entrance to the great mountain of Pirin, Bansko is one of the fastest growing Bulgarian winter resorts with a growing influence in the summer torusim industry as well. The average number of visiting tourists exceeds 130, 000 people including a massive number of foreigners (English, Dutch, Russian, American and others). This is the favourite place for a weekend rest for people coming from the bigger Bulgarian towns and cities.
 The specific renaissance atmosphere, the rich historical and cultural heritage, the preserved folklore and crafts, the original cuisine, the countless cosy and neat private hotels and mekhanas in their traditional style - all that combined with the marvellous natural beauty of the Pirin and the warm mineral waters in the nearby Dobrinishte village make Banksko quite a unique tourist centre the visitors of which grow ever so much. The town has the status of a "unique town with an international significance in the tourism industry" (since 1979). In Bansko there are around 150 monuments. Five of them are bearing a religious theme: the "Sveta Troitza" church with its clock tower, "Velianova kashta (house)" with its beautiful artistic frescoes by master Velyan Ognev - one of the best known members of the Bansko Art School (an institution that was nation-wide famous long ago, which does not exist anymore), the museum of "Neofit Rilsky", "Benina Kashta", the museum of Nikola Vaptzarov, the church "Uspenie Bogoroditchno".
The museum estate is one of the best in the country and it includes: "Velyanova Kashta" the museum of "Neofit Rilsky" and the museum of Nikola Vaptsarov and also the Centre for arts and poetry where there is a year-round ethnographic exhibition-emporium; the icon exhibition of "Banska zhivopisna shkola" (Bansko Painting School). The architecture of Bansko is unique - it usually consists of a strong bracing stonewall and this can be observed on many streets in the town, among which are "Yane Sandansky", "Velyan Ognev", "Neofit Rilsky" and others.The cultural event that bears the biggest significance is the Celebration of Bansko's traditions which takes place every year during May for roughly one week in the ancient part of the town. Apart from that a great tourist attraction is the original picnic-abduction with a rich folklore programme in the surroundings of the town done using unique horse carts. During the summer one may attend the traditional jazz festival which sees the preformances of many popular bands from around the country and the world. During the nice and warm August nights of Bansko under the clear skies many people enjoy the nice performances of gifted musicians while the fresh mountain air and the friendly athmosphere make this whole experience unforgettable. The fete lasts for five days the first day always being 8 August.
Bansko is the birthplace of many great Bulgarians, among which we need to mention Paisyi Hilendarsky - a name worshipped by the Bulgarians as it is related a great deal to the Bulgarian culture and enlightenment; Nikola Vaptsarov - a poet and anti-fascist known world-wide, who was the only Bulgarian to receive an international award for peace, Neofit Rilsky - again a significant figure in the education and culture of us Bulgarians, Toma Vishanov - Molera - the founder of Bansko Art School.Bansko is more than just the small pretty town you visit. It is different than the other towns that you have ever been or might go to. Nowhere else would you see such gates and stone walls, such songs and such traditional clothing for both men and women. Nowhere else would you expect to hear such unique dialect and taste more delicious meals than the local ones. There is no real need to comment on the wine - the one produced there is a cure for the heart!The people of Bansko (Banskalyi as they are called), these children of the mountain are quite something. They have their own Weltanschauung and they assimilate the world of today in their own way. You might recognise a "Banskaliya" if they have a very strong sense of humour while at the same time being very practical.
How and when this town has so much seperated from the common wheel of life and chosen its own way is still not known. Pretty unusual is the surrounding nature, too, but then, this maybe is a part of the answer. Surrounded by three mountains with numerous rivers, vast meadows and gigantic wallnut-trees in the fields - the paysage is the mother nature's creation, not as many say a resemblance of the views in the Alps or the Kaukasian mountains.
According to the archeologists the first people to settle in the area were the ones who lived 3500 years ago. A thick layer of dust and forests have covered their tracks for eternety. The severe winter gales and the high mountain peaks have toughened the local stock breeders and have taught them endurance, ascetism and sacrifice. They loved and they hated the place. The mountain has turned into many myths which have ever since been transmitted between the generations.A new beginning for Bansko is the union of several small constituencies into one village. This happens in the second millenium after Christ as it was thought to be something that could have helped the locals prevent the invasions of the Asiatic tribes. The historical events that have marked Bulgarian history only reinforce the great idea of this union. With drastic actions during the Ottoman slavery the people of Bansko have earned themselves the fame of people disobedient and adamant.
But the real fame of Bansko is not hiding behind some great battles with the enslavers. Its pride and its contribution to the BUlgarian nation lies behind the arts, the enlightenment nad education, the crafts that have developped during the last 300 years. During the second half of 20th centaury Bansko sees itself reforming with a remarkable swiftness and depth. It quickly sees that it is a good place for tourism and soon it becomes of international significance in the industry. We should always remember: Bansko is not only a picturesque town, it is an integral part of the Bulgarian spirit!
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| Bansko's Museums |
The museum estate includes four museums in Bansko and one in the village of Dobrinishte.The museum of "Nikola Vaptsarov" on the Democracy square
The historic monument of national significance Nikola Vaptsarov /born 1909/ - a poet anti-fascist, whose remarkable writings have made him one of the most popular writers of the 20th century; hist poems have been translated into more than 50 languages; shot 1942; the only Bulgarian to be given the International Award for Peace posthumously.
The birthplace of Nikola Vaptsarov is turned into a museum in 1952; then there are three reconstructions in 1960, 1979 & 1992. The current exposition is prepared on a high professional level and shows off an untraditional memorial museum. It has three parts - a video hall with a capacty of 40 seats /one can watch authentic music of Bansko, which were Nikola Vaptsarov's favourite and also stories told by his mother/. The family tree of the poet is also presented. There are translations into English, German, French and Russian. A very impressive part is the video material called "The Magic of Bansko".
Open for visitors every day between 8:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:00
Contacts: Tel.: +359 7443 30 38
The museum of "Neofit Rilsky"
An architectural and historical monument with a national significance Neofit Rilsky (born 1973) - a patriarch of the Bulgarian enlightenment and education; masters icon art under the instruction of Toma Vishanov - Molera; paints the icons in the Rila Monastry where later becomes a monk; his whole life is dedicated to the education; he is the author of the first Bulgarian grammar (1835); he is also a painter, a poet, an architect and a musician.
The birthplace of Neofit Rilsky -- Beninata Kashta (house) /where he lives up until 1811/ is a typical example of the architecture of Bansko from XVII-XIX century.
From 1981 it functions as a museum. It consists of two parts -- the authentically preserved house of the famous renaissance activist with an ethnographic and documentary exhibition consisting of some of his letters, paintings and books /the fond consists of more than 400 documents/.
Open for visitors every day between 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00
Contacts: Tel.: +359 7443 25 40
Velyanova Kashta - only 5 min away from the ancient part of the town
An ethnographic museum the decoration of which is declared as a monument of national significance; the most original braced house in Bansko from the Renaissance period /end of XVIII to XIX century/ still preserved in a good condition; the wall paintings and icons have been prepared by master Velyan Ognev who also decorates it from the outside thus turning it into a masterpiece; it is a very modern house for its time (two floors); only built by stone and wood; it has two secret hidden places and five rooms on each floor including a large corridore (known as a "chardak"); it has some marvellous frescoes, the most significant of which "The Blue Room", there is an emporium on the ground floor.
Operates from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 excluding the weekends.
Contacts: tel.: +359 7443 25 40 or 30 38
Permanent icon exhibition "Banska Hudozhestvena Shkola (The Art School of Bansko)
Located in the oldest building in Bansko dating exactly since 1749 declared a cultural monument; it has been performing the functions of women's convent to several popular monasteries; in 6 exhibitional halls one can see the development of the Art School of Bansko and some of its most popular works.
there are speeches in English, German, French and Russian; church chorus songs are also available (Orthodox style)
Available to visitors: from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 ; excluding the weekends.
Contacts: Tel.: +359 7443 40 05
The museum sites in Bansko and the villages of Dobrinishte and Eleshnitza are united into a Museum estate with a head centre in Bansko on the Democracy square.The estate includes the church "Sveta Troitza" with the belfry clock tower, Velyanova Kashta, the museum of Neofit Rilsky, the exhibition of Art School of Bansko, the Rila convent, the museum of Nikola Vaptsarov, the Centre for poetry and arts, the museums in Dobrinishte and Eleshnitza; there are 10 qualified tour guides who can offer a educational tour around the town of Bansko and also thematical tours in the areas of archeology, ethnography, architecture, culture, art; it is also possible to get these tours accompanied by qualified translators in English, German, French and Russian
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Bansko Renaissance Archicecture |
Bansko has preserved its own unique architecture famous with its strong, braced houses. In the modern town there is a clearly distinctive renaissance centre with many monumental buildings preserved from the past - typical of the architecture of Bansko, some of which are the masterpieces of the famous Bansko School of Art. The typical house has many special qualities that make it a rarity. There is usually a very strong and tall wall, several hiding places, solid thatched gates, ornamented facade, numerous guest rooms each of which has a fireplace, and to ensure a pleasant hide and seek with the Turks, even some of the hiding spots have one. Some of the more famous houses that have been preserved during the years are the Velyanov House, Sharenata Kashta (the Patterned house), Daskarevata and Hadjiruskovite houses have been frescoed and possess a high value as a masterpiece of the art.
Today the ancient part of the town accommodates several examples of the different stages of the development of this type of architecture from the middle of XVIII to the middle of the XIX century, among which - Hadjivalchovata (1846), Hadjiruskovata (1783), Velyanovata (30s of XIX century), Beninata (end of XVIII), Todevata (1846), Sirleshtovata, Kirblagovata, Molerovata. Among many others these are famous all over Bulgaria .
There are 157 cultural monuments in Bansko from the era of the Renaissance (112 residential buildings, 5 churches and monasteries, 21 farms, and others) seven of which carry a national significance: Beninata kashta (where Neofit of the Rila worked), the birth house of Nikola Vaptsarov, Velyanovata kashta (with its breath-taking frescoes), Molerovata Kashta, the church "Uspenie Bogorodichno", the church "Sveta Troitza" (Holy Trinity) together with its clock tower, and also 10 more with local significance, among which: Buinovata, Sirleshtovata, Hadjivalchovata, Sabevata, Vakanovata, etc. Many of those are grouped in the so-called ensembles and estate. More information about the different ensembles can be found on the Culture page and below. Ensemble along Pirin Street - south of the Democracy square, including Renaissance square together with the monument of Paisyi Hilendarsky , the west part of the estate Holy Trinity, the streets leading to the Beninata kashta and others.Ensemble "Getchkovata Razkrastica" - located northeast from the aforementioned ensemble. It has a very specific ancient architecture.
The ensemble near Bizeva Kashta is the second North from the Democracy square. It has preserved the ancient markings of the old streets, the Bizeva kashta is the only such in the town with the fact that it has a "pub" on one floor. Many of the houses in this ensemble have large gardens and form separate estates. Ensemble Dzhidzhevi Kashti is located south from the ensemble on Pirin street . It includes Dzhidzhevite kashti (including Matzurevata Kashta), the Gospel church and Kulinata kashta. Ensemble Zlatevite Kashti is located east from the ensemble along Pirin street . It is formed around the so-called "valyavitza" (where people used to wash their carpets, rugs and blankets). Ensemble Koyouvite Kashti is just below the Zlatevite kashti and displays some examples dating from the end of XIX to the beginning of XX century with authentically preserved surroundings.The ensemble on the Kiril and Methodyi street is located in the Eastern part of Bansko. Typical renaissance houses located all facing the same direction with well preserved silhouette.
North from the centre of Bansko is located the ensemble of Stefanovite Kashti, which can be reached by the old street of Angel Balev. It is formed from the crossings of many old street in a complex junction which accommodates entirely houses typical for the renaissance period including the house of the famous Vaptsarov, the house of Anna Borikova, Stefanovite kashti, Roshkovata kashta and others.
Bansko School of Art
Founded by Toma Vishanov - (Molera), it is initiated as an art school at the end of XVIII and exemplifies one of the most colorful phenomenon in the history of the Bulgarian culture during the period. Its most famous followers, apart from the founder, are three generations of artists from the Molerov family - Dimitar, Simeon and Georgi Molerovi, who mainly work at decorating Orthodox churches. The most significant and valuable works of the Bansko School of Art can be seen in the Rila Monastery, which is under the protection of UNESCO.
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