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Architectual conservation Arbanasi

Arbanassi was founded in the late 15th centry by Christians coming from the south-western parts of the Balkan peninsula -
Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanisans. It was ruled for number of decades by different Ottoman notables. By the mid 16 th. Centry it
became property of Roustem pasha, the Grand Vizir to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
The population was granted many privileges and paid reduced taxes, providing the safety of the pass nearby in return. These
favourable conditions brought the settlement to a considerable prosperity and attracted new settlers.
The wealthy Arbanassi merchants were actively involted in international trade and had established close link with Italy,
Austro-Hungary, Russia, Wallahia and Italia. They carried out significant transactions between European towns and Istanbul. A
good number of crafts flourished in the village-goldsmith's, coppersmith's, blacksmith's, sericulture and silk-worm breeding.
The diverse character of the population, its economic might and the intensive contacts with many countries were the main
condition for the creation of an original culture Unique are the architectural and religions monuments that have come down to
us from the 17th.and 18th.centuries - houses, streets, fountains churches, and monasteries, mural painting, iconostases and
icons.

HOTEL WINEPALACE

Hotel complex "Winepalace" is situated in the architectural reserve Arbanassi , 4 km from Veliko Tarnovo, 3 km away from Gorna Orjahovica and 3 km away from the Sofia-Varna highway. Complex accepts during the whole year.

       The complex offers 11 double rooms, 1 three-bed room, 2 rooms with matrimonial beds, 1 room with 1 matrimonial and 1 single bed, 1 room with 1 matrimonial and 2 single beds, 2 small suites, 1 double-room suite. All rooms and suits have self-contained bathrooms with bath-tub, WC and hair-drier. Every room has also a phone, a cable TV, and a mini-bar. The rooms on the second and the third floor are air-conditioned, with terraces. The rooms on the third floor are mansards, as well.Other services at your disposal: room-service, a bank safe, laundry, free parking places, renting things, swimming pool for free the customers in the summer. You can buy art and national crafts works in the complex. For the kids there is a playing ground.The complex is specialized in organizing business-meetings, seminars, business training of companies, representatives, public and international organizations. It offers all the facilities for business work - such as flipchart, video, fax, copying machines, Internet.

Sports - open-air swimming pool, sun-shades, table tennis, old-fashioned carriage trips, hiking, biking, sauna, massage.

Bozhentsi 
    The Architectural and Historical Reserve of Bojensti is a unique museum-village, situated in the geographical center of Bulgaria with plenty of things to be seen and done in the area. You can visit the ethnographic complex – Etura to see functioning 17th century workshops, producing textiles, pottery, wrought iron, knives, pastries; take a two-hour hike through the mountain and visit the old crafts-center of Tryavna – famous for its wood-carving and icon-painting schools; or drive for 30min. to the medieval capital of Bulgaria – Veliko Turnovo and the numerous adjoining monasteries.
  The village of Bojentsi is cuddled in the picturesque mountain folds of the
 
 Central Balkan Range Mountain. It is amongst the few places in the country, which have preserved completely their ancient appearance and valuable architectural and ethnographical monuments form the period of the Bulgarian Renaissance /19th century/.
  A legend says that back in 1393, when the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom – Turnovo fell under Ottoman rule, the widowed aristocrat – Bojana ran for refuge in the mountain in search for a new home for her children. There, by the rumbling mountain streams in the deep forest at the foot of a cold well, away from the oppressors, she built the first home of the village, which would bear her name in the future.
From that moment on – magic started to happen in Bojentsi – girls and boys were being born, got married, worked and lived in happiness and left this world to rest in piece.
The positive economic and social changes in the Bulgarian society during the second half of the 18th century had their impact on Bojentsi as well. A fast economic growth began. The local population was engaged primarily in trade and a small part – in crafts. The goods of the Bojentsi merchants consisted of wools, leather, wax, honey and the produce of master craftsmen – blacksmiths, fur-dressers, weavers and tailors.

Parlapanovata kashta

Location:
"Parlapanovata kashta" has 17 beds in 1 appartment of 2 rooms with one connected bathroom - " Flinstone " type, 1 app lux with a fireplace and small app for 2 persons. The rastaurant works nonstop and has a capacity for 30 - 35 persons.
 

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Jelepova Kushta

Type of business: Family Hotel (14 beds)
Type of rooms avaiable:

* Double-bed rooms
* Suites
Facilities:
* Fitness and Sauna
* Guarded parking lot
* Outdoor swimming pool
* Restaurant with a nice terrace and a barbeque in the garden
Amenities:
* Mountain view
* Private bath with shower

Koprivshtitza

Koprivshtitza still sings heroic songs of ancient ages. Walking her cobblestone streets, you can almost hear the sound of galloping horses, and the songs of young girls embroidering rebel flags. The air soaked with the flavor of maple sap, wild thyme and strawberries. The wind still whispers the voices of the rebel heroes telling the story of this magical town.

KOZLEKOV

Location
Kozlekov Hotel / EX BASE OF BALKANTOURIST/ is located 150 m from the center of the town of Koprivstitza. The hotel is renovated in summer 2005 and furnished in the traditional style of Koprivstitza.
Rooms
The hotel offers 16 studios and 4 double standard rooms. Each room has cable TV and telephone, luxury bathroom with shower, room service.
Bars & Restaurants
The restaurant with 60 seats /up to 120seats/ is furnished in the traditional style of Koprivstitza. Rich choice of beverages, live music. There is a banquet hall with 20 såàts, too. The lobby bar is near the reception and disposes of 20 seats.

 Melnik

This is the smallest town in Bulgaria, with population of about 250. It’s situated in the southwest part of the country, close to the Greek boarder, surrounded by the ridges of Pirin and Belasitsa Mountains.
The town is surrounded in a valley by impressive terrestrial pyramids. It has been declared a historical and a cultural reserve and a museum- town.
the first inhabitants of these places were the Thracians. Proof to this are the architectural details, coins, etc, which have been discovered. That area was inhabited by a Thracian tribe called Meldi, which is the origin of the great Spartak. It is the Slavs who are supposed to have first given the town its present name, they settled in the Strouma river valley during 5th-6th century. In the middle of the 9th century, it became a part of the Bulgarian State under Khan Pressiyan, and within a few centuries flourished greatly. Its great location turned the town into one of the border posts near the frontier with Byzantium, that`s why a fortress around the town was erected.
Melnik thrived as a capital city of the independent domain of Lord Alexi Slav. Masons built churches and monasteries; trade, tobacco - growing and cotton - growing flourished rapidly. The town became world famous with the great Melnik wine made from special grapes sorts, imported from Syria. The Ottoman conquest ushered in a period of several centuries of decline. In the period of Bulgarian national revival, the town became again a cultural and commercial centre, with population of over 25000, 1300 houses and more than 70 churches.
The old houses in Melnik make a strong impression on the tourists with their architecture and unique wine- cellars.
The most famous among them is the Kordopoulov house that has a Venetian ceiling, decorated by a master from the Debur school and a cellar equipped with huge wine vats.
The Pasha`s house was built in 1815, today it is a muzeum; The Boyar`s house with its tower is the oldest in Bulgaria.
Today this pretty town is among the most attractive places for tourism.

Litovs House

Description

The small and picturesque town of Melnik, located 20 km southeast of Sandanski, in the southern Pirin, is an architectural reserve where you can admire elegant houses and churches. Not far is the 12th century Rozhen Monastery. There are also opportunities for horse riding.
Our hotel features nice, clean rooms (10 double-rooms and 2 multiple-bed-rooms). Our restaurant offers good food, as well as the opportunity to try the famous Melnik wine.

Kosovo

The Kosovo village is one of the few villages in Bulgaria, which have conserved their traditional spirit. It is a typical example of the vernacular Rhodopean Renaissance architecture, organically linked to nature.
We have tried to restore some of the centuries-old houses in the village, using traditional construction techniques and natural building materials. The houses now combine the authentic architecture with modern comfort.
In the Kosovo Houses complex you will experience unforgettable moments and the Rhodopean nature, customs and history. You will taste the best of the traditional Rhodopean cuisine.
We will make sure that there is something for everyone in the village of Kosovo and its surroundings: tracking, trips to natural and cultural monuments, bird-watching, fishing, mineral baths, skiing and why not – artistic inspiration.

  Hadjiyska House

Location:
Hadjiyska House it is easy to reach Kosovo from Asenovgrad - 30 km, Pamporovo ski resort - 36 km, Plovdiv - 50 km, Sofia - 197 km, Burgas - 282 km.
Description:
The atmosphere from the Bulgarian renaissance has been restored with traditional elements: fireplace, window seat, wooden ceilings, oak parquet, cupboards, woven blankets and rugs. Heating and hot water is provided by a central boiler. The Hadjiyska house is 3 stars - the highest class guesthouse.
In the same yard the barn has been transformed into a winery. Traditional "cheverme" and other dishes are made in the fireplace. The big hall is equipped with massive beech furniture, window seats, bar, satellite television and can receive 40 people. It is very appropriate for work and art meetings, seminars, celebrations. The terrace by the winery is a favorite place in summer for its wonderful view. The kitchen offers the best of the traditional Bulgarian specialties and the bar - selected wines and other
Room's description:
The house is two-storeyed and can accommodate 18 guests in 6 double and 2 triple rooms. Each room has individually designed wooden furniture and luxurious bathroom.

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