Bansko is one of the prettiest mountain towns in Bulgaria. It is located at the foot of the Pirin Mountain at an altitude of 925 m, 160 km away from Sofia Airport.
With is natural resources and a well developed hospitality chain, the city is perfect for year round vacations. The resort is famous for its perfect skiing conditions, together with its local folklore traditions.
Bansko is well-known for its original and distinctive architecture, picturesque two-storey stone houses and flower gardens, as well as an iconography and a wood-carving school, and a fascinating local cuisine.
In the mid-18th century Bansko was famous for being a large and rich settlement with well-developed crafts, trade and arts. This period witnessed the establishment of the Bansko art school that became famous across the Balkans and Central Europe. Monuments made by these fantastic craftsmen remain in many Bulgarian cities.
Today, the city is well-known for the heavenly beauty of Pirin, as well as for its numerous hotels and taverns and its wonderful conditions for summer and winter tourism. The unique hospitality of the local citizens and the splendid traditional Pirin songs attract fans from all over the world.