Arbanashki han *

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The Hadjihristov House in Arbanassi (called in earlier periods Arbanashki Han, the Bulgarian for ‘Arbanassi Inn’) is among the outstanding examples of the olden Arbanassi houses, the legacy of past centuries. It is a monument of culture of national importance.

The house was built in 17 c. The evidence supporting this claim is a surviving original beam with the year 1646 cut into it. Over its 350-year existence the Hadjihristov House has witnessed dozens of significant events and developments in Bulgaria’s history. Legend has it that one of its visitors was the Apostle of Freedom Vassil Levski. Spiritual leader Stoyko Vladislavov, later Bishop of the Vratsa Eparchy with the name Sophronius of Vratsa, has also visited the house.

The Hadjihristov House is part of the architectural reserve Arbanassi and stands in close proximity of The Nativity Church. It is one of the several homes of the large family of Hristo and Ana Chamourov. It was the house where their patriotic son Stefan Hristov Chamourov, his wife Zafiritsa and their children lived. The building represents the typical Arbanassi style standing amid a spacious courtyard encircled with high stonewalls and gates. Its interiors attest to the superb aesthetical taste of the Stefan Chamourov family; to its civilized habits and ways and material comforts. Splendid woodcarving adorns both the ceilings and furniture.

Today the new owners of the Hadjihristov House have a noble ambition: to make sure that the olden, traditional atmosphere is in full harmony with the imperatives of our time. The house amply provides for present-day comfort and convenience. This is valid for the hotel section, the tavern and the restaurant with the summer garden. The courtyard is particularly fascinating with its walnut tree - at the same venerable age as the house. This superb symbiosis of history and present-day makes the Hadjihristov House quite appealing regardless of the season.

The House provides accommodation in four rooms and one apartment. All rooms are fully furnished in oak, with sophisticated wood-carvings darkened by time on the ceilings, beds and wardrobes. Each room has its own, authentic furniture.