Nikola Vaptsarov Community Center in the town of Bansko is the biggest cultural institution on the territory of Bansko Municipality. Established in 1894 and named ‘Selska Pochivka’ (Villagers’ Rest), nowadays the Community Center is a keeper of the book heritage, the traditions and customs of the locals. The Center library has around 50 000 books.

Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, also known as the Rila Monastery, is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains in the georgeous valley of the Rilska River, 117 km away from Sofia. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of […]

Saint Paisius of Hilendar (1722-1773) was a Bulgarian clergyman and a key Bulgarian National Revival figure. He is most famous for being the author of Istoriya Slavyanobolgarskaya, the first work of Bulgarian historiography. The monument is located on the Vazrazhdane square in Bansko and it was created in 1976 by the sculptor Stoycho Todorov.

Born in Bansko in December of 1909 to a rather militant father and protestant mother its rather unusual that he went on to become one of Bulgaria’s finest poets. In 1952 he was posthumously awarded the International Peace Award. Subsequently in 1954 his works were translated into English with a forward from the well know […]

The Lake “Okoto” (The Eye) is one of the most impressive lakes in the Pirin Area. Lake “Okoto” provides ideal conditions for a summer picnic or a BBQ close to Premier providing an overwhelming experience.

The Church dedicated to the Holy Trinity was built in the period of the Bulgarian National Revival. Its inauguration was made in 1835. It is located in the centre of Bansko and it is claimed to be the largest one in Pirin Area because of its enormous size. Pirin region’s largest and most interesting churches, […]

The ski resort features 70 km of ski tracks, suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, slalom and giant slalom runs, as well as a 5 klm long cross country track. A very modern Gondola lift links the town of Bansko with the ski center’s main base camp, whereas within the center itself there […]

The town of Bansko offers upscale accommodation and numerous recreational opportunities to entertain you both in the day and nighttime. From winter- sport facilities, excursions in the wild and horseback riding, to sightseeing and night clubbing, Bansko has a taste for every palate. The town’s gastronomic horizons have expanded due to the recent influx of […]