11. Audio Guide for Historical Museum Velingrad
The museum features 4 permanent exhibitions. The country's only permanent exhibition of Easter painted eggs, dedicated to the tradition of using a stylus and wax on Easter eggs. It showcases the largest collection of Easter-painted eggs from Central Europe, other regions of Bulgaria, and, of course, from the Chepinski region. Second exhibition hall. In it, museum visitors can explore the life and artistry of one of the world-renowned opera singers, the great bass Nikolay Ghiaurov, born in Velingrad. The exhibition features a rich collection of photo-documentary material, original costumes from opera productions at La Scala, Milan, a coin matrix cut in Austria with his likeness, musical scores, gramophone records of his performances, and other intriguing artifacts showcasing his life and creative endeavors. Show your mobile ticket at the checkout and immediately continue exploring the museum.
22. Tour to the Rila Monastery from Bansko
5.0· 1 reviews· 5.5 hoursRila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Bansko. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a work of one of the most famous Bulgarian Revival Period painters, the gilded iconostasis, the fabulous mountain views… and the unique combination of them all makes the visit to the monastery extraordinary and memorable one. You will have at least two full hours of free time at the Rila Monastery to explore it for yourself, enter the main church and take photos of the narthex’s gallery, admire the exhibits in the History Museum of the Monastery, try the tasty mekitsi (Bulgarian donuts) with delicious buffalo’s milk (local specialty) or even have a short walk in the area.
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