Air Bansko
Interreg
EU This project is co-financed by the European Union through
Interreg - IPA Cross-Border Programme "Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"
Project “Affirmation of the natural and cultural values in the border region for better visibility and access” Ref. No CB006.1.21.183

House - museum "Neofit Rilski" (Beninata house), Bansko

The House Museum of Bulgarian secular education' founder - Neofit Rilski is located next to the "St. Trinity" church in the town of Bansko. The building is also known as "Beninata House" and was built in 18th century. It is located in a large courtyard surrounded by solid stone walls and a heavy wooden gate. The building is a typical representative of the Bansko „Ukrepena Kashta“. It has a monument status since 1967. On the ground floor there is a hiding place, kneading and storage premises, and on the second floor are living room, school and the anteroom. Large verandah connects the house with the former outbuildings through an outdoor terrace. In the house a chronological exposition, revealing his long-standing activity is exposed. Among the exhibits, a special place occupied the Bulgarian Grammar from 1835, parts of Greek-Bulgarian vocabulary and books from his personal library.

Read more for Neofit Rilski in historical people.

Telephone

+359 749 83132 +359 893 363193

Type of transport

by car or pedestrian

Web, e-mail

mk_bansko@mail.bg

Accessibility

asphalt, pedestrian area

Opening hours

summer: 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 17:30

winter: 9:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 17:00

non-working day – tuesday

Dress code

normal clothing

Address

17, Pirin str., Bansko

Parking

yes, in 150 m

Foreign languages

English and russian

Altitude

944 m.

Ticket price

3 lv. adults; 1 lv. students and retirees

To Bansko by air

0 m.

Coordinates

41.835119, 23.486768

To Bansko by roads

0 m.

On-site services

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