The smallest town in Bulgaria
Melnik, is nested in the south slopes of Pirin mountains
The town is famous for producing a strong Melnik wine since at least 1346
With a population about 200 souls, it’s the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons
Traditional Tarator soup – cold soup made of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, walnut, dill, olive oil and water
Homemade products – honey, jam, raspberry, wine ,figs …
Melnik is known for impressive natural sandstone cliffs known as Melnik pyramids
Ruins of Boyar’s house, one of the oldest houses on the Balkan Peninsula, which was a residence of Despot Alexius Slav
Melnik is an architectural reserve and 96 of buildings are cultural monuments
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