Melnik, Historic mountain town in Sandanski Municipality, Bulgaria
Melnik stands at 437 meters elevation, displaying architectural monuments and houses built into the slopes of surrounding sandstone formations.
The settlement transformed from a Thracian settlement into a medieval commercial center, reaching its peak during the Bulgarian Revival period of the 18th century.
The town maintains traditional wine production methods, with cellars carved into rock formations storing locally produced wines from native grape varieties.
Visitors can reach the town by bus from Sofia or Sandanski, with accommodations available in restored houses and small family hotels.
The natural sandstone formations known as the Melnik Earth Pyramids rise up to 100 meters high, creating an unusual landscape around the town.
Location: Sandanski
Elevation above the sea: 437 m
GPS coordinates: 41.52279,23.39105
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:24
Rozhen Monastery
3.1 km
Melnik pyramids
434 m
Kordopulov House
608 m
Saint George Church
3.4 km
Church of St Nicholas
272 m
Saint Anthony Church
417 m
Melnik History Museum
449 m
Bolyar House
462 m
Nativity of Mary Church, Rozhen Monastery
3.1 km
Statue of Yane Sandanski (Melnik)
123 m
Presentation of Mary Church
387 m
Saint Petka Church
893 m
Saint Nicholas Church
329 m
Saint Barbara Church
607 m
Saint Elijah Church
4.7 km
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Rozhen Monastery
3.3 km
Levunovo Fountain
8.2 km
Св. св. Петър и Павел
125 m
Kiechajowa kyszta
434 m
Saint John the Baptist Church
370 m
Saint Petka Church
7.8 km
Saint George Church
8.2 km
Saint John the Baptist Church, Rozhen Monastery
3 km
Saint Charalambos, Melnik
521 m
Life-giving Spring Church, Kapatovo
7.1 km
Света Петка
5.8 km
Успение Богородично
6.9 km
Saint Demetrius Church
3.6 kmReviews
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