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(Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin; 884 795; ul Komitrov; 6.30am-8pm)
In
a small, seren e garden, the Church of Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi (1844) has a
richly frescoed portico and a unique black-and-white chequered facade, with an ex-
traordinary painting of the circle of life that includes continents and astrological symbols.
There are more murals and icons inside.
Sleeping
Kristo Hotel $$
( 880 444; hotel_kristo@abv.bg; ul Komitrov; s/d/apt incl breakfast 50/70/75 lv;
)
Probably Blagoevgrad's most atmospheric place, the Kristo features white walls be-
decked with wood-framed windows and flowering balconies. The cosy, well-furnished
rooms have nice views; many have fireplaces. The hotel's excellent
mehana
(tavern) is
popular for weekend weddings - book ahead.
HOTEL
Hotel Korona $
( 831 350;
www.hotelkorona.inf
o
; ul Nikola Vaptsarov 16; s/d/apt incl breakfast from
35/40/50 lv; )
Located a five-minute walk from the centre, in a quieter residential
area, the Korona is popular as much for its restaurant as for anything else. But it's good
value, and the spacious, modern rooms have all mod cons; however, only the larger ones
have bathtubs (the others have showers aimed at the floor).
HOTEL
Hotel Alpha $
( 831 122;
www.hotelalpha.net
; ul Kukush 7; s/d/apt 36/45/50 lv; )
One of Bla-
goevgrad's backstreet favourites, this popular place has modern, though slightly cramped
rooms, and the carpeting seems glum. Still, service is friendly and professional. It's a five-
minute walk from the centre.
HOTEL
Hotel Alenmak $$
( 884 076; pl Georgi Izmirliev Makedoncheto; s/d 35/60 lv; )
This renovated,
formerly communist hotel has certainly improved on its appeal, with slick modern rooms
and a central location, though service remains indifferent.
HOTEL
Hotel Bor $
HOTEL
