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A collage of two photos showing the transformation of an abandoned storefront on Pirin Street in Bansko. The left side shows a crumbling facade with a broken door and windows covered with black plastic and paper. The right side shows the same facade renovated with wooden paneling, clear glass with foil depicting the Pirin Mountain, signs about the Jazz Festival, flower pots and a happy couple walking past.

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