Velyan's House, Renaissance house museum in Bansko, Bulgaria
The stone building features thick defensive walls up to one and a half meters wide, with large wooden gates and underground storage areas.
Built in 1800 by merchant Ivan Hadzhiradonov, the house later became property of artist Velyan Ognev through municipal compensation in 1835.
The interior walls showcase frescoes depicting scenes of Istanbul and Venice, with the Blue Room displaying Ognev's artistic interpretation of these cities.
Visitors can explore the house from Tuesday to Saturday, with summer hours from 9:00 to 18:00 and winter hours from 9:00 to 17:00.
The house contains a secret tunnel system connecting to neighboring Sirleshtova House and hidden staircases in multiple rooms for emergency escapes.
Location: Bansko
Inception: 18 century
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
GPS coordinates: 41.83551,23.48829
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:25
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