Kordopulov House
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The Kordopulov (or Kordopulov's) House (
Overview
The Koropulov House was built in 1754. It belonged to Manolis Kordopulos, an affluent wine merchant who traded throughout Europe, particularly Paris and Venice. Today, it is one of the 100 national tourist sites in Bulgaria,[1] serving as a museum with a special area for wine-tasting.[2]
The mansion is located in Melnik, the smallest town in Bulgaria. The town boasts a long history of wine. Its endemic variety
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Layout
The largest Revival house in Bulgaria and the
The characteristic Melnik wine cellar is dug into the rock to form a tunnel. The cellar can take 300 tons of wine, with the largest cask being able to take 12.5 tons alone. The corridors are relatively narrow and low at places and the cellar disposes of a ventilation system and special canals.
Two of the Kordopulov House's four floors are made of stone. Seven inner staircases connect the floors and garrets and the two wooden floors are covered with motley rugs.[citation needed]
Gallery
References
- ^ "Кордопуловата Къща - официален сайт". www.kordopulova-house.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ a b Αλαβάνου, Ελευθερία. "Η Βουλγαρία που δεν ξέρουμε | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ". www.kathimerini.gr. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Кордопуловата къща". www.kordopulova-house.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.