Pasha's House (Melnik History Museum)
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A historic mansion from the 18th-century Ottoman period, converted into a history museum that traces Melnik's rise and decline from the Middle Ages through the National Revival.
Pasha's House, also known as Bey's House, is a two-storey stone and timber mansion from the 18th and 19th centuries that once belonged to local notables. It now houses the Melnik History Museum, which displays artefacts from the medieval fortress, church icons, traditional costumes and documents on the wine trade. It tells the story of Melnik at its height, when it had thousands of residents and dozens of churches. Located on the west side of the town centre, it has a low admission fee. It may be closed on Mondays. It is a good place to learn about the town's background after visiting the Kordopulov House.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; may be closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Melnik Fortress (Despot Slav's Fortress)
- Melnik Wine Museum
- Melnik Earth Pyramids
- Bolyar House (Byzantine House)
- Melnik
- Kordopulov House
- Rozhen Monastery
- Rupite