Things to do in Bansko
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House-Museum of Nikola Vaptsarov
The House-Museum of Nikola Vaptsarov is where Nikola Vaptsarov (1909–42), a respected antifascist poet and activist, was born. Influenced by communist ideology while a student, his populist writings led Vaptsarov to be arrested and tortured by the wartime fascist government; he wrote his most famous poem, in fact, while awaiting execution. Period décor in the museum’s rooms, plus photographs, documents and Vaptsarov’s personal belongings are exhibited, while a short video, followed by an audio tape (English, French or German) provides background.
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Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski
The Museum of Otets Paisii Hilendarski commemorates the life of this local monk, author and instigator of Bulgarian nationalism. The museum’s chapel includes a replica of the room at the Serbian Hilandarski Monastery on Greece’s Mt Athos, where Paisii wrote his seminal and fulsome narrative of the history of the Bulgarian nation.
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Historical Museum
At the time of writing, two new museums were opening: the first, the Historical Museum, also known as Radonova Kâshta after the building in which it’s housed, contains, believe it or not, finds dating back to 6000 BC, as well as antique, medieval and 19th-century National Revival–period items.
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Velyanov’s House
Velyanov’s House features elaborately painted scenes and woodcarvings from the ‘Bansko School’ of carving, icon and fresco painting. The Bansko Permanent Icon Exhibition has more Bansko School creations. Both museums can be opened on weekends by prior arrangement.
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House-Museum of Neofit Rilski
Housed in a former schoolhouse, the House-Museum of Neofit Rilski exhibits manuscripts by, and photos of, Rilski (1793–1881), the father of Bulgarian secular education, who created an early Bulgarian grammar textbook (1835), and a Bulgarian–Greek dictionary.
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Ledena Parzelka
A fun side activity is ice skating at the new skating rink, Ledena Parzelka, as it’s known in Bulgarian. Skate rental is 5 lv; another 5 lv gets you 90 minutes of skating time. Alternatively, pay 15 lv for an all-day skating pass.
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Mehana Kasapinova Kâshta
Excellent local food and wine is served in a traditional setting at the Kasapinova. Nice touches include the colourful local rugs, clay pitchers of wine and a cosy fireplace.
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Mehana Tumbeva Kâshta
A small and friendly bar and grill offering meat specialities and lighter fare, the Tumbeva Kâshta rests in a secluded garden (the cosy interior functions in winter).
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Mehana Vodenitsata
A traditional Bulgarian restaurant offering hearty portions and live music, the Vodenitsata is popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Mehana Momini Dvori
This mehana overlooking pl Nikola Vaptsarov offers pizzas, salads, barbecued dishes and more, and has outdoor seating also.
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