It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky

History of Bansko

Artistic illustration-collage in an old-fashioned style, depicting prominent figures of Bansko: Marko Vezyov, Popfilipov, Molerov, Maria Todeva, Angel Balev and the style of Toma Vishanov.

The Awakeners of Bansko: The Personalities Who Built History
Nikola Vaptsarov portrait with working clothes and industrial background.

Nikola Vaptsarov: The Poet of Bansko, Faith and Machines
Old tombstones in the cemetery in Bansko against the backdrop of the Pirin Mountains.

Cemeteries in Bansko: The eternal rest of the ancestors under Pirin
A group of tourists on Free Tour Bansko in front of the Holy Trinity Church and the ancient houses

Free Tour Bansko 2026: Secrets of the Old Town (Virtual Tour and Guide)
Holy Trinity Church in Bansko with the bell tower against the backdrop of Pirin Mountain

Churches in Bansko: A Spiritual Guide to Pirin
Oil painting of a small stone chapel perched on a hill of rocks surrounded by forest under a dramatic orange sky at sunset.

St. Nicholas Archaeological Complex: In the footsteps of the Nameless City
Summer view from a cable car towards a mountain road and Banderishka Polyana resort area in Pirin Mountain, surrounded by green forests.

Banderishka Polyana: A Complete Guide to the Heart of Pirin (Winter and Summer)
Panoramic view of Bansko, Razlog and the peaks of Pirin Mountain

Bansko and Razlog: A History of Rivalry and Coexistence in the Heart of the Razlog Valley
Contrast between the old town and new construction during the great transformation of Bansko in 2005.

Bansko 2005: Anatomy of a Transformation – Socio-economic, urban and cultural analysis
Construction of hotels and ski slopes in Bansko 2006 against the backdrop of the Pirin Mountains

Bansko 2006: The Year of the "Gold Rush" and the Great Construction Boom
Construction of hotels and ski slopes in Bansko 2006 against the backdrop of the Pirin Mountains

Annual Report and Strategic Analysis: Bansko Municipality 2006.
An old Bansko house made of stone and wood in winter with a cobblestone street.

Old Bansko: The Lost World of Honor, Which Today We Call Utopia