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Introducing Gabrovo
A long and somewhat dusty town on the north–south road that crosses the Stara Planina, Gabrovo is not particularly remarkable in itself, but it is close to intriguing places, such as the artisans’ village of Etâr, and has several local hiking opportunities. Its natives have an amusing old reputation for miserliness that makes them the butt of numerous jokes (they invented the one stotinka coin, says one). Despite the dig, Gabrovo’s good-natured citizens have taken the initiative by creating a museum of humour; they also organise a biennial festival dedicated to the comic self-deprecation they’ve mastered.
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The Gabrovo map, published by Domino and available in town, details 10 mountain-bike routes (ranging from 9km to 58km), which pass local villages, monasteries and ancient ruins. These trails are also excellent for hiking.
Last updated: Oct 2, 2008
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