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The city of Gabrovo in Bulgaria is also called the capital of humor, because it houses the only house of laughter in the world. This is an institution where they teach satire and humorous art.
On the streets of this village towering colorful buildings with a tiled roof, multi-colored facades and flower beds on balconies and windows. And the abundance of attractions can turn your head even to an experienced tourist. And it doesn’t matter if you can’t visit this city yet.

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In the old days, most of the light industry enterprises worked in Gabrovo. The famous Bulgarian textiles, clothes, carpets were produced here. After the collapse of the USSR, a large number of system-forming organizations were disbanded in Bulgaria. However, Gabrovo has gained increasing popularity as a resort.
Modern Gabrovo is famous for talented artists, artisans, and the local population - for wit and practical approach to life.
Gabrovo is located among the hills, at an altitude of 390 meters. Through it passes the main highway, which crosses the whole country from north to south.
There is a legend according to which Gabrovo founded 250 years ago a wandering blacksmith named Racho. The master built a forge for himself under the wild gabyr tree, from where the name of the settlement came from.
According to historically confirmed data, the first land development, where Gabrovo is now located, was carried out during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (X-XIV centuries). The chronicle of a settlement called Gabruva begins in 1477. The current name appeared in the XVII century.
In the Middle Ages, a settlement was located here to guard the Shipkinsky Pass. And during the reign of the Turkish Sultan, in the territory of the modern city there was a center of handicraft and trade. In the XIX century, blacksmiths, weavers, shoemakers, furriers, jewelers, potters, oil makers and other craftsmen worked here, who produced products that are in demand throughout the country. Merchants came here from all over Europe. Therefore, for several decades, Gabrovo has become the largest industrial settlement in Bulgaria. Then he received the status of a city.
In addition to craft, local residents took an active part in the national liberation struggle. A significant contribution to the victory over the invaders was brought by the Gabrovians during the Russian-Turkish war.
After the surrender of the Turks, the local intelligentsia turned into successful entrepreneurs, and also constituted the backbone of the administrative apparatus.
Today Gabrovo is famous for its cultural events. In particular, the international festival of humor and laughter, the comedy theater festival, the annual carnival, the artisans fair.

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To this day, Gabrovo continues to actively develop industry. The largest enterprises operate in the field of mechanical engineering, electronics, the production of polymer products, tools, shoes, textiles and cosmetics.
For tourists, Gabrovo is of value, like the whole of Bulgaria, for its picturesque nature, ancient buildings. Many seek here to see the university mentioned above, where they teach to make people laugh. The institution was founded on April 1, 1972 and is of worldwide importance. In the exhibition halls of the House of Humor and Laughter, more than 37 thousand works of art by more than 9 thousand authors from 173 countries are presented. The building is decorated with a globe-shaped emblem with cat ears and eyes. This animal symbolizes the humorous tradition of Gabrovo.
Among other noteworthy objects are ancient bridges, religious buildings, miraculously preserved buildings and monuments that have been standing here since the Renaissance.
The most beautiful church of not only the city, but the whole country is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, which was erected in the middle of the XIX century. The construction rises in the heart of Gabrovo.
Another significant religious monument of the city is the Sokolsky Monastery, which is located a few kilometers from Gabrovo. The facades of his main temple are decorated with elaborate religious paintings. The church in the name of John the Baptist is also of interest, the main decoration of which is a skillfully carved wooden iconostasis. The walls of the temple contain the remains of the famous Bulgarian revolutionary T. Kableshkov. A stunning example of temple architecture is the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity.
Gabrovo abounds in its monuments. The most important monument of the city is dedicated to the founder-smith from an old legend. The monument is located on a cliff, among lush vegetation, which allows citizens to save money on flowers. This decision is another confirmation of the practicality of the Gabrovians. You can see other monuments on the streets of the city without leaving your home if you watch Gabrovo webcams online.