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Pirin

Bulgaria

Pirin

LocationBulgaria
RegionBlagoevgrad Province
TypeNational Park
Coordinates41.7370°, 23.4270°
Established1962
Area403.32
Nearest CityBansko (2 mi)
Major CitySofia (95 mi)
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About Pirin

Pirin National Park is characterized by its alpine landscape, with glacial lakes and rugged peaks formed during the Pleistocene epoch. The park features more than 70 glacial lakes and numerous waterfalls. It is home to endemic and rare species of plants and animals, and its forests are primarily composed of ancient conifers.