Gabrovo, Industrial city in central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria.
Gabrovo sits in a valley along the Yantra River and is defined by its factories and workshops that produce textiles, machinery, and leather goods. The city spreads about 25 kilometers downstream, with industrial buildings dotting the landscape throughout.
The settlement began in 1477 when a blacksmith opened his workshop and gradually attracted other craftspeople who formed the city's foundation. Over time it grew into a regional center for textile and metal production.
The House of Humor and Satire displays works reflecting the community's long-standing fondness for comedy and jokes. Walking through its galleries, you see how deeply humor shapes local identity and traditions here.
Plan your visit around opening times of local museums and cultural sites in the city center. Hotels and restaurants cluster along the riverfront and downtown area, making it easy to walk between attractions.
The geographic center of Bulgaria, called Uzana, lies within the city boundaries near the central mountains. Few visitors realize this point marks the country's true middle.
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