Location: The city is located at an altitude of 390 m above sea level, on both banks of the Yantra River, at the northern foot of the Central part of the mountainous Balkan chain. The city is located 220 km north-east of Sofia, 274 km south-west of Varna, 150 km north-east of Plovdiv and 46 km south-west of Veliko Tarnovo. Gabrovo is located in close proximity to the geographical center of Bulgaria - Uzana mountain resort. Gabrovo is the regional center of the country.
History: The city of Gabrovo emerged in the Middle Ages as a strategic village, due to its location - in proximity to the passes of the mountain Balkan chain. In the 12th century, the former capital of the Bulgarian state, Veliko Tarnovo, influenced Gabrovo and trade and crafts began to rapidly develop in the city (Kuznetsk business, arms production) and others. Rapid economic development and national revival contributed to the opening of the first Bulgarian school in 1835, named after it founder Vasil Aprilov. During this period, beautiful houses of the era of the Bulgarian National Renaissance, churches, bridges, drinking fountains, a clock tower (1835) were built. As well as the unique architectural and ethnographic complex "Etara". The complex represents the true life of the craft town of the National Renaissance.
Open Air Museum - "Etara" Located 8 km from Gabrovo and is one of the most interesting places to visit. On the area of 6 hectares, there is an authentic village of the Bulgarian National Renaissance, where you can see and feel the life of the Bulgarian of that time. Visitors will see water-driven gears of a mill and cloth, metal jewelry, pottery, copper utensils, cords and galloons, hot cages and many more works of various crafts. Cobblestone streets, stone drinking fountains, gas lanterns, a Sakovy house, a house with a mechanic, a clock tower, and many other exhibits.
Sightseeing: One of the most impressive sights characteristic of this Bulgarian city only is the House of Humor and Satire. Since ancient times, the city is famous for its care and wit of its inhabitants. The works of creators from 153 countries are exhibited in 10 rooms on an area of 8,000 square meters. The house popularizes humor and satire from all over Bulgaria.
Other places of interest to visit: City History Museum. National Museum of Education and Aprilova Grammar School. Gabrovo is also famous for its stone bridges.
The Bayov Bridge is a masterpiece of Bulgarian architecture. The bridge was declared a cultural monument and was completely restored in 1986 - now it is a pedestrian zone. The Igoto Bridge (Slave Bridge) is represented by four statues. One of the statues is a statue of the founder of the city - Racho Kovachev. Other statues: a lion, a typical Bulgarian and a typical male Bulgarian. Other impressive bridges are the four-lion bridge in front of the theater, the craft bridge, the artists bridge - with four statues (a muse of music, an actor with a theater mask and two grinders dancing a traditional dance).
Nowadays, the city has three professional theaters - Drama Theater. Racho Stoyanova, Puppet Theater and Experimental Satire and Variety Theater.
Every year in August, the Balkan Youth Festival is held in Gabrovo, and at the end of September - Chamber Music Days.
Hradiste is home to a planetarium and zoo.
Neighborhood: Gradiste - the medieval fortress wall is 3 km from the town of Gabrovo. From here you can enjoy panoramic city views. In IV - V, the Gradiste fortress was a huge structure for protecting Shipka Pass. Now this area is a favorite place for residents of the city for picnics.
The beautiful area 15 km from Gabrovo is “Lyulyatsite”, whose name is associated with the abundance of lilacs in the area.
Shipkinsky Pass is 21 km from Gabrovo, above it is the Freedom Monument, 12 km from the pass is the historical peak of Buzludzha.
And 15 km from Gabrovo there is an architectural and historical reserve the village of Bozhentsi.
Uzana ski resort - is the geographical center of Bulgaria, which is marked by a memorial sign. The area is located at an altitude of 1120 m above sea level and is one of the favorite places for skiers.
The city of Gabrovo is protected by ecologists. The Bulgarian Natural Park, founded in 2002, protects the flora, fauna and cultural heritage of the Gabrovo region. More than 1300 plant species grow in the park, of which 32 species are included in the Red Book of Bulgaria.
Bars and restaurants: The city offers a variety of cozy traditional taverns and restaurants with a fireplace, a pleasant atmosphere, Bulgarian dishes and delicacies and selected Bulgarian wine.
History: The city of Gabrovo emerged in the Middle Ages as a strategic village, due to its location - in proximity to the passes of the mountain Balkan chain. In the 12th century, the former capital of the Bulgarian state, Veliko Tarnovo, influenced Gabrovo and trade and crafts began to rapidly develop in the city (Kuznetsk business, arms production) and others. Rapid economic development and national revival contributed to the opening of the first Bulgarian school in 1835, named after it founder Vasil Aprilov. During this period, beautiful houses of the era of the Bulgarian National Renaissance, churches, bridges, drinking fountains, a clock tower (1835) were built. As well as the unique architectural and ethnographic complex "Etara". The complex represents the true life of the craft town of the National Renaissance.
Open Air Museum - "Etara" Located 8 km from Gabrovo and is one of the most interesting places to visit. On the area of 6 hectares, there is an authentic village of the Bulgarian National Renaissance, where you can see and feel the life of the Bulgarian of that time. Visitors will see water-driven gears of a mill and cloth, metal jewelry, pottery, copper utensils, cords and galloons, hot cages and many more works of various crafts. Cobblestone streets, stone drinking fountains, gas lanterns, a Sakovy house, a house with a mechanic, a clock tower, and many other exhibits.
Sightseeing: One of the most impressive sights characteristic of this Bulgarian city only is the House of Humor and Satire. Since ancient times, the city is famous for its care and wit of its inhabitants. The works of creators from 153 countries are exhibited in 10 rooms on an area of 8,000 square meters. The house popularizes humor and satire from all over Bulgaria.
Other places of interest to visit: City History Museum. National Museum of Education and Aprilova Grammar School. Gabrovo is also famous for its stone bridges.
The Bayov Bridge is a masterpiece of Bulgarian architecture. The bridge was declared a cultural monument and was completely restored in 1986 - now it is a pedestrian zone. The Igoto Bridge (Slave Bridge) is represented by four statues. One of the statues is a statue of the founder of the city - Racho Kovachev. Other statues: a lion, a typical Bulgarian and a typical male Bulgarian. Other impressive bridges are the four-lion bridge in front of the theater, the craft bridge, the artists bridge - with four statues (a muse of music, an actor with a theater mask and two grinders dancing a traditional dance).
Nowadays, the city has three professional theaters - Drama Theater. Racho Stoyanova, Puppet Theater and Experimental Satire and Variety Theater.
Every year in August, the Balkan Youth Festival is held in Gabrovo, and at the end of September - Chamber Music Days.
Hradiste is home to a planetarium and zoo.
Neighborhood: Gradiste - the medieval fortress wall is 3 km from the town of Gabrovo. From here you can enjoy panoramic city views. In IV - V, the Gradiste fortress was a huge structure for protecting Shipka Pass. Now this area is a favorite place for residents of the city for picnics.
The beautiful area 15 km from Gabrovo is “Lyulyatsite”, whose name is associated with the abundance of lilacs in the area.
Shipkinsky Pass is 21 km from Gabrovo, above it is the Freedom Monument, 12 km from the pass is the historical peak of Buzludzha.
And 15 km from Gabrovo there is an architectural and historical reserve the village of Bozhentsi.
Uzana ski resort - is the geographical center of Bulgaria, which is marked by a memorial sign. The area is located at an altitude of 1120 m above sea level and is one of the favorite places for skiers.
The city of Gabrovo is protected by ecologists. The Bulgarian Natural Park, founded in 2002, protects the flora, fauna and cultural heritage of the Gabrovo region. More than 1300 plant species grow in the park, of which 32 species are included in the Red Book of Bulgaria.
Bars and restaurants: The city offers a variety of cozy traditional taverns and restaurants with a fireplace, a pleasant atmosphere, Bulgarian dishes and delicacies and selected Bulgarian wine.
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