Melnik pyramids, Natural rock formations in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria.
The geological formations spread across 17 square kilometers, reaching heights of 100 meters with shapes resembling towers, mushrooms, and pointed obelisks.
The rock structures originated from sedimentary deposits during the Neogene and Quaternary periods, forming through continuous erosion processes over millions of years.
The pyramids exist alongside traditional Bulgarian wine production in Melnik, where deep cellars carved into the rocks store local vintages.
Visitors can access the formations through marked hiking trails connecting the town of Melnik to Rozhen Monastery, with several observation points along the route.
The site contains specific Mediterranean vegetation and provides habitat for 113 bird species within its diverse landscape of valleys and meadows.
Location: Blagoevgrad Province
GPS coordinates: 41.52556,23.39472
Latest update: March 11, 2025 07:55
Rozhen Monastery
2.7 km
Kordopulov House
410 m
Saint George Church
3.5 km
Church of St Nicholas
578 m
Saint Anthony Church
207 m
Melnik History Museum
284 m
Bolyar House
232 m
Nativity of Mary Church, Rozhen Monastery
2.7 km
Statue of Yane Sandanski (Melnik)
373 m
Presentation of Mary Church
227 m
Saint Petka Church
776 m
Saint Nicholas Church
310 m
Saint Barbara Church
432 m
Saint Elijah Church
4.3 km
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Rozhen Monastery
2.9 km
Levunovo Fountain
8.6 km
Св. св. Петър и Павел
387 m
Saint Nedelya Church, Debrene
8.7 km
Kiechajowa kyszta
247 m
Saint John the Baptist Church
307 m
Saint Petka Church
7.5 km
Saint George Church
8.6 km
Saint John the Baptist Church, Rozhen Monastery
2.7 km
Saint Charalambos, Melnik
683 m
Life-giving Spring Church, Kapatovo
7.5 km
Света Петка
5.4 km
Успение Богородично
6.5 km
Prosveta Cultural Centre, Katuntsi
9.6 kmReviews
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