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Gabrovo

Gabrovo is a province in central northern Bulgaria, with the town of Gabrovo as an administrative centre. The region is well known for producing leather articles and textiles and as the home of Humor and Satire, which opened on Aprils Fool’s Day 1972 in recognition of the position traditionally occupied by the town in the Bulgarian humour. People in every country tell jokes about the supposed miserliness of a particular community, and in Bulgaria the butt of the jokes has always been Gabrovo. The administrative centre, Gabrovo, is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains, in the valley of the Yantra River, and is also 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 in width at places. Near Gabrovo is located the geographic center of Bulgaria - Uzana. The area around Gabrovo, inhabited since the Neolithic, gained economic importance after Veliko Tarnovo became capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 12th century. Craftsmanship and trade prospered due to the proximity to both the capital and the Balkan passes. Medieval Gabrovo was a small pass village of about 100 houses. According to the most widespread legend, Gabrovo was founded by a young blacksmith called Racho, close to whose fireplace a hornbeam rose, so the settlement acquired its name. After the Ottoman invasion of the Balkans in the 14th century, the demographic position of Gabrovo changed significantly, as it was the only settlement in a considerably large geographic area and an attractive place for Bulgarians fleeing from the conquered capital and neighbouring fortresses. It turned from a village into a small town (palanka) and began to develop as an economic, cultural and spiritual centre. During Ottoman rule, the rich tradesmen spent plenty of resources for the small town's public planning. The first Bulgarian secular school, the Aprilov Gymnasium, was founded in Gabrovo in 1835 with the aid of Vasil Aprilov and Nikolay Palauzov. Gabrovo was officially proclaimed a town by the Ottoman authority in May 1860. Shortly before and after the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1878, Gabrovo developed as a centre of industry on the basis of its economic traditions. Joint-stock companies emerged, factories were constructed and connections to the large stock exchanges were created. Internationally known as a centre of humour and satire, Gabrovo has two theatres, the Racho Stoyanov Drama Theatre and the puppet theatre, a House of Humour and Satire that serves as a cultural institute, a centre, museum and gallery to popularise comic art. There is also a cinema, Aleko Cinema, and a number of museums and menorial houses both in the town and around it, most notably the Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex and the Museum of Education at the Aprilov Gymnasium. A planetarium is also in operation. Gabrovo is twinnned with the Belgian town of Aalst and Mogilev in Belarus. The places of interest in the town of Gabrovo include House of Humour and Satire and Aprilov High School. As to the region in general, must-see places are the architectural reserve Bozhentsi, the Ethnographic Complex Etara, Dryanovo Monastery and Sokolski Monastery. Uzana, a local winter resort is some 22 km away. Hiking is widely available in the Central Balkan National Park. For admirers of historical tourism Shipka Memorial is also a popular destination.

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Lands for sale near Gabrovo

Cheap land near Sevlievo

23041 sq.m. 23041 sq.m. 2400

The land that we offer to you is located in the village of Shumata- some 14km away from the town of Sevlievo and 31km away from the town of Gabrovo. The land is just 1.5km away from the center of the village. So if you wish you can easy... more

Lands for sale near Gabrovo

Land in Sevlievo region for sale

17232 sq.m. 17232 sq.m. 1800

The property that we offer to you represenf agricultural land of 17232sq.m The land is located in the outskirts of a village that is located in North-Central Bulgaria, near the regional centre Sevlievo. The region offers good... more

Lands for sale near Gabrovo

Cheap land in Sevlievo region SOLD

20498 sq.m. 0 sq.m. 2050

If you are looking for an agricultural Bulgarian plot of land, this offer is just for you. The land is located in a rural countryside approximately 10 km away from the village of Dushevo. If you want to bye land in Bulgaria this is good... more

Houses for sale near Gabrovo

Do you like the nature- house in mountaine area

160 sq.m. 2400 sq.m. 28000

This time we offer to you two storey massive house located in a quiet mountain village just 10km away from Drqnovo and 23km away from the town of Veliko Tyrnovo. The property is situated on the main asphalt road which provides you with... more

Houses for sale near Gabrovo

Bulgarian house in mountain area

120 sq.m. 3050 sq.m. 28000

This time we offer to you two storey massive house located in a quiet mountain village just 10km away from Drqnovo and 27km away from the town of Veliko Tyrnovo. The property is situated on the main asphalt road which provides you with... more

Houses for sale near Gabrovo

This property is situated just 1km away from the town of Gabrovo in a picturesque village. The property represent two storey stone built up house with total living area of 210sq.m. distributed between: First floor- basement, bathroom... more

Houses for sale near Gabrovo

Our new offer is for a house that is located in a village in Gabrovo region. The village is situated only 16 km away from the town of Driyanovo, 19 km away from the town of Sevlievo, 24 km away from the town of Gabrovo and 37 km away... more

Houses for sale near Gabrovo

We offer you two storey house. The living area of the house is 140 sq. m. On the first floor there are two rooms, a basement and a bathroom. On the second floor there are three rooms a bathroom and a toilet. The garden is spreads... more

Lands for sale near Gabrovo

Plot in Gabrovo Land in Bulgaria SOLD

24415 sq.m. 0 sq.m. 5500

This Bulgarian land we offer you consists of five plots and amounts to 24720 sq m. The plots are located in proximity to a nice village that is situated less than 17 km away from the regional centre – the town of Gabrovo. It is also... more

Lands for sale near Gabrovo

Bulgarian plots of land in Gabrovo region for sale SOLD

21230 sq.m. 0 sq.m. 5000

This Bulgarian plots of land is located in a village in North-Central Bulgaria. It is part of Municipality of Sevlievo. The land is situated in Gabrovo region, only 15 km away from the city of Sevlievo, 38 km away from the city of... more