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town of Bansko is situated in the north-eastern side of the Pirin mountain, near the highest and most beautiful Karst, part of this mountain. Bansko is one of the biggest winter resorts in the country, Bansko with its architectural and historical value is the pearl of Bulgaria. highest mountains of the Bansko - is the legendary mountain of Pirin. In the south of Bansko is situated the National Park Pirin. The highest peak is Vihren -. At the foot of the peak in the park there are more than 180 round lakes. The largest group of lakes create a compelling cost: Banderishka, Vasilascu, Strazhishki, Todorini, Valevishki, Popov, Kremenskaya, Prevalski, Polensky and Vlahini. Bansko - an important cultural center field. According to historical records, the first settlement was founded in the 9th - 10th century BC. e. In the 18th century it was a large and thriving village with developed crafts and trade. Trade relations extended to the Aegean Sea and Europe. Bansko was an important historical and cultural center. In the 18th and early 19th century talented painters and masters of the tree created works of art in the churches of Bansko, Rila Monastery, a monastery on the mountain Athos, Serbia and Macedonia. The most famous painters belong to the genus Molerovyh originating from its founder Thomas Vishanova. Opportunities in Bansko - attractions, museums, churches, bars, photos. In beautiful Pirin mountain and the numerous sports, natural beauty of the city also has many historical sites. Remains of ancient fortresses saved now Staroto Gradichte located approximately 4 km south of the city and also in Ulen (downstream Demyanitsa). Archaeological excavations was found in the 2nd century BC in Dobrokovitsa (in the west of Bansko) section of the cemetery, which contains a number of bronze medical instruments, fragments of medicines, etc. Scientists theorize that the medieval settlement also existed in the Trinity (to the north-east of the city). To the south-east of Bansko were discovered the ruins of medieval churches dome «St. George »and« St. Elijah ». Church «The Holy Trinity» Church «The Holy Trinity» is one of the greatest historical and cultural sights of the town of Bansko. Local masters built the church in 1835. Paintings and painted the walls were made Velyanom Ognev. Church is a masterpiece of architecture with wood work, frescoes and icons. The silhouette of the church is in harmony with the 30-meter bell tower, built in the immediate vicinity. Church «Assumption» Church «Assumption» is one of the most interesting monuments of the Bulgarian National Revival. Most likely built in the mid-18 century on the basis of the other surviving medieval church which was destroyed during the Ottoman invasion. The most valuable thing in the church - a unique iconostasis, carved out of wood. Belfry City Belfry of Bansko was built in 1866, the builder and inventor Theodore Hadzhiradonovym. Construction of the tower was a significant technical achievement at the time. Created in conjunction with the tower clock mechanism reflects the high level of technical accuracy. House - Museum Neophyte Rilski in Bansko has more than 120 monuments of culture. - Museum Neophyte Rilke is one of those monuments. The house was built in the 18th century as well as the house of Benin. Then he was declared an architectural and historical monument of national importance. House - museum Nikola Vaptsarov House - museum Nikola Vaptsarov was declared a historical monument of national significance. Nicola Vaptzarov (born in.) one of the famous poets of 20 th century. His poems been translated into 50 languages. He was the only Bulgarian, who was posthumously awarded the International Peace Prize in 1952. House reconstructed 3 times, in 1960, 1979 and. g. Museum has 3 pieces of functionality - video room and two rooms at up to 40 seats. The museum is open every day.