Kordopulov House
The Kordopulov (or Kordopulov's) House (Bulgarian language, Bulgarian: Кордопулова къща, ''Kordopulova kashta'') is a large Bulgarian National Revival house in the southwestern Bulgarian town of Melnik, Bulgaria, Melnik. It was built in 1754 specifically for wine production and was bought by the affluent merchant Manolis Kordopulos. The house, possibly the largest of its kind and period, is located in the town's eastern part and consists of a ground floor that includes a wine cellar, a semi-basement for economic needs and a bay floor intended to be inhabited. 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, serving as a museum with a special area for wine-tasting. The mansion is located in Melnik, the smallest town in Bulgaria. The town boasts a long history of wine. Its endemic var ...
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