The town of Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria. The town together with the neighboring Rozhen Monastery is declared a cultural and historical reserve. The breath - taking Melnik's pyramids, and giant mushrooms rank amongst the most remarkable natural phenomena in Bulgaria. It is up to the visitor's imagination to distinguish obelisks, ancient towers, pyramids and giant mushrooms among the various forms of erosion. What is even more intriguing is the practical use of these pyramids around for nothing else but as wine cellars!

Apart from the unique natural surroundings, the town is also known for the architecture of the old Melnik's houses. Some of these are like: the Kordopolous House  with its impressive wall paintings and the huge private cellar, and the Boyar house which is the oldest house in Bulgaria.