Gabrovo, Bulgaria · Europe
Gabrovo is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Tryavna, 53km from Devetashka Cave.
Gabrovo is a town located in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. With a population of 48,133, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gabrovo sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gabrovo to your route.
Gabrovo (Bulgarian: Габрово [ˈɡabrovo]) is a city in central northern Bulgaria, the administrative centre of Gabrovo Province.It is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains, in the valley of the Yantra River, and is known as an international capital of humour and satire (see Gabrovo humour), as well asRead more
noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Gabrovo is also known as the longest town in Bulgaria, stretching over 25 km along the Yantra, yet reaching only 1 km (0.6 mi) in width at places. The geographic center of Bulgaria - Uzana - is located near the town.
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Gabrovo is located in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8742 latitude, 25.3182 longitude.
Gabrovo has a population of approximately 48,133 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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Full driving guide for Bulgaria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
An open-air museum village near Gabrovo where water-driven workshops from the Bulgarian Revival still operate: craftsmen forge, weave and carve along a lane of 50 reconstructed houses powered by the Sivek river.
8 km · about 15 min drive
mountain pass
A historic 1,150m Balkan Mountains pass crowned by the Freedom Monument commemorating the 1877 battle.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A colossal flying-saucer-shaped Communist monument abandoned on a 1,432m Balkan peak.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The spectacular hilltop former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, with houses cascading down cliffs above the winding Yantra River.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
The medieval stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Empire in Veliko Tarnovo, spectacularly illuminated at night with a sound and light show.
36 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Turquoise travertine cascades tumbling through forested terraces in central Bulgaria.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A vast cathedral-like cavern with light-shafted ceiling holes, home to thousands of bats near Lovech.
53 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
At 1,525 m the highest paved pass over the Balkan Mountains, following an old Roman road between Troyan and Karnare with hairpins, panoramic ridgeline views and the Arch of Freedom monument.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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