Melnik (Bulgarian: Мелник, Greek: Μελένικο,Meleniko) is a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria, in the southwestern Pirin Mountains, about 440 m above sea level. The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments. With a population of 385, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons.Close to Melnik are The Melnik Pyramids, one of the most interesting natural attractions in Bulgaria. They are rock formations scattered over an area of 50 square kilometers. These unique natural formations attract tourists from all over the world. It is thought that the limestone of which they are composed is the result of erosion, and those forces continue to alter their shape.
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| Panoramic overview of Melnik |
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| View of Melnik |
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| The "Byzantine House" at Melnik. It was built between 12 and 13th century. |
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| Despot Slav's Fortress |
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| The Kordopulov House in winter |
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| The Byzantine House (12th–13th century) |
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| Basilica of St Anthony (1765) |
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| The famous sand pyramids |
Photo Source: Collected from Internet
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