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A very interesting sight is the Holy Trinity Church with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splended murals and woodcarvings. It was built by D.Doinov between 1835 and 1837, funded by donations from the local community. The two storey inner chamber creates an imposing hall with a raised ceiling and the murals are the work of scholars from the local Bansko art school. Bansko architecture is unique - many fine examples of 'the Bansko fortified house' can be found. Worthy of particular mention are; "Velyan Ognev", "Neofit Rilski", "Getchkova Razkrastitsa", the length of "Pirin St.","Djidjevi Houses", "The Zlatevi Houses", and "Kojuvi Houses". The Sirieshtova House (second half of the 18th century) is a fine example of early Bansko architecture. The house of Neofit Rilski - preserved in its initial outer appearance and well known as the Benin House is situated in the immediate neighbourhood of the Holy Trinity church. The "Nikola Vaptsarov" House-museum, where the famous Bulgarian poet grew up, opened in 1952 and includes restoration of the living quarters where the Vaptsarovs lived. The family background is presented in the large exhibition hall on the ground floor. The life of Nikola Vaptsarov after his enrollment in the Marine and Machine Engineering School of Varna, is followed in another exhibition on the second floor. Rich photo and documentary material, relevant to the life and the creative work of the poet as well as his international recognition is presented too. The Velyanova Kashta (the House of Velyanov) is a monument dating back to the Renaissance; one of the most beautiful houses with a rich decor and fine woodcarvings. The Velyanova House has some unique architectural and artistic characteristics and depicts the typical interior of the Bansko home during the Bulgarian National Revival. A permanent exhibition of the traditional ethnographic textiles from Bansko and its region, icon copies, arts souvenirs and fretwork by the representatives of the arts and crafts guild "Made in Pirin" is presented.
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