Tryavna
Tryavna ) is a town in central Bulgaria, situated on the northern slopes of the Balkan range, in the Tryavna river valley, near Gabrovo.
It is famous for its textile industry and typical National Revival architecture, featuring 140 cultural monuments, museums, and expositions. Tryavna is the birthplace of Bulgarian writer Pencho Slaveykov and revolutionary Angel Kanchev.
Getting to Tryavna
The town is well connected with the whole country thanks to its excellent road network and railway station. The town is on Route 609 and Route 552, which are the same road when they pass through Tryavna. Highway 55, running north-south, passes the town to the east and Highway 5 passes the village to the west. A regular daily bus connect Tryavna with Sofia, though it runs only once a day.
- 01Tryavna
Worth seeing
- 01Museum of Icon-Painting and Wood-Carving
- 02Angel Kanchev Museum-House
- 03The Clock Tower and Old Bridge
Things to do
A historical village and architectural preserve - the old buildings are maintained - Tryavna offers a lot to sight seers, photographers, people who enjoy shopping and similar activities. The town is also home to a number of galleries and museums, which art and artifacts from across the history of Bulgaria.
Where to eat
Kalincheva House Restaurant (Kalincheva Къща ресторант), No. 45 P. R. Slaveikov Str. (45 ул. П. Р. Славейков) (near the center of town), kalincheva-house@tryavna.biz. This restaurant, which serves traditional Bulgarian food, is located in the old part of the town and represents a preserved house from the National Revival Period, dating back from 1830. Old Vine Restaurant (Старата Лоза ресторант), No. 44 P. R.
Getting around Tryavna the local way
- Get aroundThe town has its own small bus system, some taxis and marshrutkas.
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