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techno-pop instead of jigs and reels. Nevertheless, it's popular with students, and its long,
wrap-around bar gives it some pub ambience. It has friendly service, and serves snacks
and full meals (mains 7 to 15 lv).
Underground
( 0888552578; pl Bulgaria; 9pm-4am; )
This very popular student place serves
unusual cocktails and features a dimly lit and subterranean brick-walled bar. Usually
house music and R&B are played.
BAR
Kristal Bar
(Mizia 14; 8am-2am; )
This small, central cafe-bar has indoor and outdoor seats
that spill across the pedestrian drag. It's good for coffee by day and cocktails by night.
BAR
Piano Bar
( 0898828828; ul Petko Petkov; 10pm-4am; )
Although the drinks are expensive
at this stylish after-hours club, the live rock or jazz bands are usually worthwhile.
BAR
Nightclub Extreme
( 832 340; ul Koritarov; 11pm-5am; )
Blagoevgrad's most popular club. It's near
the central square and the river.
CLUB
Information
Foreign-exchange offices line ul Tsar Ivan Shishman, on the western riverbank. ATMs are
near the main square and central pedestrian streets.
Escapenet
( 0899879042; ul Petko Petkov 2; per hr 2 lv; 10.30am-11pm Mon-Sat)
Centrally located internet cafe.
Post Office
(ul Mitropolit Boris)
Includes telephone centre.
Getting There & Away
Blagoevgrad's adjoining train station and two bus stations are on ul Sveti Dimitâr Solun-
ski, about 2km from the centre (taxis cost around 4 lv).
