What to visit

The fountain of Hadji Krustyu Aprilov

In every city’s history, there is always more than one local landmark associated with local stories or legends. These stories tell about personalities, landmarks, and memories of long-gone times. And here in Gabrovo there is a special landmark that you must definitely visit if you come to the city. The fountain, built in 1762 by […]

The Church of Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Gabrovo Sokolski Monastery

The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gabrovo Sokol Monastery was founded in 1832 and the stone church was consecrated on August 15, 1834. The church preserves an iconostasis from 1862, valuable icons and frescoes by Renaissance scribes. In the monastery there is also a chapel "Holy Annunciation", and in the courtyard there is a white stone fountain with eight spouts built by master Kolyu Ficheto. The feast day of the temple is on 15 August - Great Mother of God.

Orlovets Sport Hall

Sports Hall “Orlovets” is the largest indoor sports venue in Gabrovo and one of the city’s emblematic locations for major events. Opened in 1994, the hall stands out with its scale, modern sports facilities, and multifunctional character, hosting sports competitions, concerts, cultural events, and public gatherings over the years.

The Monument to Alexander Kerkov

The monument to Alexander Kerkov in Gabrovo pays tribute to the pioneer of fanfare music in Bulgaria – composer, teacher, and inspirer of generations of young musicians. Located in the pedestrian zone, it is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.

The Church of Holy Trinity in Gabrovo

The Holy Trinity Church in Gabrovo was built in the 19th century and consecrated in 1889. The new temple was built according to the project of master Gencho Novakov and is among the most important church buildings in the town. The temple preserves a valuable iconostasis, altar doors from 1814, icons by famous zoographers and frescoes by Hristo Apostolov from Bansko. The church feast is celebrated on the Holy Spirit.

Lyulyatsite

The locality of Lyulyatsite is located 15 km west of Gabrovo and is famous for its clean air, beech forests and beautiful nature. The area is a protected area and offers good conditions for recreation, balneology and treatment of respiratory, allergic and other diseases. Lulyatsite is a suitable starting point for hiking trails to Uzana, Gabrovo and nearby villages and neighborhoods.

Interactive Museum of Industry

The building of the Interactive Museum of Industry in Gabrovo is an immovable cultural property of local importance and preserves a history of more than 120 years. Today, it is home to Bulgaria's first interactive museum of industry, which presents the development of Gabrovo as an industrial centre through modern technology, holograms and audio-visual effects. On three floors, visitors pass through the eras of "The Birth of Industry", "Socialism" and "Modern Times", and the experience is complemented by a Formula 1 simulator and a bird's-eye film of Gabrovo and the surrounding area.

Dechkova House

Dechkov House in Gabrovo presents urban life from the late 19th century to the 1940s in the town’s only preserved representative Revival-period home.

Gabrovo – the city of bridges

"The City of Bridges" is one of the most interesting faces of Gabrovo - bridges with history, architectural value and impressive sculptural compositions that turn a walk through the city into a cultural experience.

Regional Ethnographic Open-Air Museum “Etar”

The Regional Ethnographic Open-Air Museum "Etar" is the only one in Bulgaria with active water facilities and a live craftsmen's charm. Here visitors experience the atmosphere of the Bulgarian Revival through architecture, crafts, traditional cuisine and authentic techniques preserved to this day.

Emanuil Manolov House of Culture

House of Culture "Emanuil Manolov" is an emblematic cultural centre in Gabrovo, built in 1959-1964. It impresses with bas-reliefs, monumental frescoes and refined interior, and today it is a stage for concerts, performances and schools for children and youth.

National Museum of Educatio

The National Museum of Education is located in the building of the National Aprilov High School and presents the history of Bulgarian education from the 9th century until today. The exhibition includes five halls, the personal library of Vasil Aprilov and a reconstruction of the mutual school. The museum is part of the "Explore Bulgaria - 100 National Tourist Sites" movement under No. 19a.