Provinces archives: Gabrovo

Sokolski monastery “Assumption of the Virgin Mary” – a very picturesque and holy place in the heart of the Balkans

Sokolski Monastery is one of my favorite Bulgarian monasteries. I have visited it many times and in different seasons. It is one of those places that never gets boring. Sokolski Monastery is known by several other names – Gabrovo Monastery, … Continue reading

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Iglika eco-trail near the city of Gabrovo

If you happen to go to the region of Gabrovo, Dryanovo, or Veliko Tarnovo, and you want to walk on an easy path with nice views, I recommend you the Iglika eco-path (iglika means primrose). Its route is just that, … Continue reading

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