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In the history, Melnik is one of the oldest cities. The hight and sheer sand shoreds, which have embraced Melnik in its whole area, are called "melove" and probably these are the origin of the name of the city.
Jolly and peaceful is the life in Melnik, its traditions for long time have revealed their treasure and have spken its word.
There is no popular style in the city, because the locals develop themselves in different ways but their culture is the same. Of course we must not forget that the production of wine is the secret of this city. This divine elixir for centuries is considered as the enchantment of Melnik.

Two sorts of red wine were produced in Melnik. One from fresh grapes and another - made from dried grapes which had long durability.
Afer a few - year storage the wine gained such qualities, which gave it opportunity with the European wines and was intended for European market where it was highly marked and requested.
The red wine was stored in deep basements with constant temperature, which were built in.

The Kordopulova house - the biggest building in Bulgaria in the Revival period and many others. The house was with rich superb and extremely beautifully furnitured, and the rooms covered with expensive carpets.The divans, which people used to sit on, were covered with cushions, sewn of heavy silk, and toda they can be found in the Kordopulova house.

From the rich and blooming revival Melnik once, and also today, a special attention, delight and admiration has been kept and rules in the Melnik houses, which are especially noticeable in their architecture.Today, with its culture and ancient history the city of Melnik is already a new structure and a new project.
Huge restorative actions are tahen for the town-deveopment of the city and for the insurance of all necessity conditions for the inhabitans, both locals and foreign tourists.