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Bansko
Information: The Bansko ski resort is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria, at the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains- Pirin, which is a national preserve, included in the World Natural Heritage list. The distance from Sofia to Bansko is 160km. The average temperature during January, the coldest month, is minus 1,9o C. Snow falls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2 m thick. The skiing season along the Pirin slopes starts in the middle of December and ends in mid-April.
Bansko was founded during the 10th century on the site of an old Thracian settlement. During the 18th century it was a prosperous place, home to craftsmen, artists and merchants. Its highly regarded icon painting and woodworking schools were among the most influential in the country.
Today, Bansko is certainly one of the jewels in Bulgaria's tourism crown. The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent. The Pirin mountain has a redominantly Alpine character with three peaks towering above 2900m. However, the slopes offer runs and tracks for all types of skiers, from the novice to the expert. The town itself attracts visitors by its 120 cultural monuments, its museum-houses and the permanent ethnographic and Bansko school of icon painting exhibitions. A very interesting sight is the Holy Trinity Church with its 30m high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings. The region is famous for its cuisine and colorful folklore and offers various entertainment opportunities.
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BULGARIA, Sofia, 48 Otets Paisii, str., fl.1/next to Pirotska str./, Telephone: (++359 2) 831 01 87, Fax:(++359 2) 931 14 61, Е-mail: |
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