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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aprilov National High School
The National Aprilov High School in Gabrovo is the successor to the First Bulgarian Secular School, opened on January 2, 1835. Established through donations from patriotic citizens of Gabrovo, it has become a symbol of Bulgarian education and continues to uphold its high prestige today through the excellent achievements of its students.
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.
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.
State Puppet Theater
The Gabrovo Puppet Theatre is among the most significant centers of puppet art in Bulgaria, with its origins linked to the work of Neno Milchev Hristov. Granted professional status in 1963 and housed in a building specially designed for puppet theatre, it has established Gabrovo as an important cultural center for children’s audiences in Central Northern Bulgaria.
Central Balkan “National Park”
Central Balkan National Park is one of the most valuable protected areas in Europe. Located in the high parts of the Balkan Mountains, the park preserves centuries-old forests, rare plant and animal species, high peaks and impressive natural landscapes. It offers excellent conditions for hiking, cycling trails, equestrian tourism, bird, plant and wildlife watching. "Central Balkan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the first biosphere parks in Bulgaria.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Gabrovo was built in 1865-1866 and is one of the most significant examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture. The work of master Gencho Kanev, the church is an immovable cultural property of national importance. The church impresses with a beautiful iconostasis, valuable icons, exterior and interior frescoes. In the courtyard there is a chapel dedicated to Sts. Petka - the patroness of Gabrovo. The feast day of the church is on August 15 - Great Mother of God.