It is 14° in Bansko now. light rain
It is 14° in Bansko now. light rain

sights near Bansko

Detailed illustrated infographic in retro style for the rock bas-relief of St. George in the village of Bachevo. The centerpiece is a large-scale illustration of the bas-relief (St. George the Victorious on a Horse, Killing the Dragon), carved into a large rock, with the exact dimensions indicated: Rock composition (10m wide x 5m high) and Figure (3.30m wide x 3.80m high). Six information panels with icons and text are arranged around the central painting: Location: Map of Bachevo, indicating the distance from the entrance to the village (800m) and the church (150m north), under the 'Chetirite bora' area. Production (Summer 2017): Time (~2 months), tools used (Flex, Chisels, Hammers) and three-meter scaffolding. Protection and Amenities: Information about impregnation with special stone glue for protection from climatic conditions and installed lighting fixtures, visible at night. Plans and Opening: Guidance for upcoming placement of signage and official opening by the Municipality of Razlog. Accessibility and Spirituality: Icons for a path made for easy access and illumination of the site by a priest. The infographic is framed with decorative elements and has the title "INFOGRAPHIC: ROCK BAS-RELIEF OF SAINT GEORGE - BACHEVO" at the top.

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A train with a red and white locomotive and green carriages on the narrow gauge line in the Rhodope Mountains, under a blue sky at a small village station

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A train with a red and white locomotive and green carriages on the narrow gauge line in the Rhodope Mountains, under a blue sky at a small village station

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A brown bear in its natural habitat in the Dancing Bear Park near Belitsa, near Bansko.

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