Melnik, Bulgaria Cruise Port, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Cruises to Melnik, Bulgaria | The Cruise Web
 

Melnik, Bulgaria Cruise Port

Melnik is a Bulgarian town that is found in Blagoevgrad Province in the Southwestern part of the country and located in the country's Pirin Mountains. It is a beautiful town considered an architectural reserve. Part of its flair lies in the fact that 96 of the town's buildings are regarded as cultural monuments. The town has a very rich historical background which is supported by archaeological evidence that indicates the town's first inhabitants were the Thracian people from the tribe of Maedi. The tribe is the same one from which the famous rebel Spartacus belonged. However, the town got its name from the Slaves, who inhabited the area some time later. Featured below are some of the recommended experiences, attractions, and activities that visitors could enjoy after cruising to Melnik, Bulgaria:
 
  • Visitors who are interested in learning more about the region's religious history should visit the Rozhen Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God. It is the largest monastery in the whole of Pirin Mountains, and it is also among the few that date back to medieval times.
     
  • Visitors should not miss the opportunity to tour the Kordopulov House, which got its name from Manolis Kordopulos, a rich merchant who owned the house. The house dates back to when it was built in 1754 and is currently being used as a historical museum.
     
  • The region is known for having a rich history in wine making; therefore visitors who would be interested in taking part in wine tasting should pay a visit to the Wine Museum of Melnik. One is allowed to taste as much wine as they like, while viewing the Wine Treasury exhibits.
     
  • History buffs should pay a visit to the St. Anthony Church. The church boasts a plate that bears the sign of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, which is a double-headed eagle. The church was once used as a venue to treat the mentally ill and the possessed.
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