2025 Gabrovo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#europetrip In the central part of the Stara Planina is the area of Vátro Pole, also known as Uzana. The geographical center of Bulgaria is also located there. The place is indicated by a sign that was placed in 1991. It marks the middle of the state's territory. The place is also included in the 100 National Tourist Sites. The locality is located in the Gabrovo region. It is reached by a comfortable asphalt road, making it an excellent idea for a short break in nature. Besides the state center sign itself, there is also a family hotel where you can stay. The area offers unique nature, as it is a huge open meadow surrounded by beech forests. It is located at over 1200 meters above sea level.

Located on the north side of the Balkan Park, Etar is not far from Highway 5 and is easily accessible. In 1963, the overall design and renovation was carried out on the original basis, focusing on the architecture, customs, culture and economic life of the Gabrovo region of Gabrovo during the Bulgarian National Renaissance. The water mill, the bell tower and the traditional two-storey bay window were built in 1780. A total of 50 residential, handicraft workshops, etc. There are more tourists coming to visit, and there are many students who are receiving history education here. We ate a light meal here at noon and tasted the local traditional enema, which was salty.

Located in the middle of the Balkan Mountains, Bozczitz was built in the 16th century. After the Ottoman Empire conquered Bulgaria, some nobles of Veliko Tarnovo moved to this place to escape the war. Drive along the mountain road, through the fresh air of the forest, at the end of the mountain road is Bo Zhantz. The village still maintains the original appearance of the 19th century, and more than 100 Bulgarian revival houses are well preserved. In 1964 it became a UNESCO architectural and historical reserve. The slate roof and stone path under the shade of green trees, the time seems to be stagnant here. When we went, it was the flower of the peony flower, and the air was filled with intoxicating fragrance. In your own garden, with a fragrant scent of flowers, don't be too comfortable with this world.