The town of Gabrovo (76 591 inhabitants, 390 meters above sea level) is situated along the two banks of the Yantra River, at the northern foot of the Central Stara Planina. It is situated 220km north-east of Sofia, 274km south-west of Varna, 46km south-east of Veliko Tarnovo , and 28km south-east of Sevlievo. It is situated in the immediate proximity of the geographical centre of Bulgaria and it itself is a centre of humour and jokes. Gabrovo originated during the Middle Ages as a strategic settlement in the proximity of the Balkan Mountain Passes. According to the legend a young blacksmith named Racho settled on these lands along the Yantra River.
He used to shoe the horses of the caravans that traveled to and from the mountains allowing the settlers to travel more easily. These new settlers were able to sew clothes, to cook delicious dishes, to repair carts and to process leather. Near the furnace of the blacksmith there was a huge hornbeam/ or in Bulgarian - gabar/, so they named the place Gabrovo in memory of its humble origins.
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A large house in a beautiful mountain region.
Gabrovo, Gabrovo
Spacious house with tavern located in The Architectural and Historical Reserve of Bojentsi.
Bojenci, Gabrovo
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