The town of Gabrovo, a scenic property in Bulgaria, is situated at the northern foot of Central Stara planina. It is situated 220 km north-east from Sofia, 274 km south-west from Varna, 46 km south-east from Veliko Turnovo and 28 km south-east from Sevlievo. The fact that the town is the administrative center of Gabrovo municipality and is situated in the immediate proximity to the geographical center of Bulgaria it the perfect place to buy property in Bulgaria. Gabrovo is known as the longest town in the country as it stretches over 25km along the banks of the Yantra river, though it reaches only 1km in width at some places. What also makes the town an attractive property in Bulgaria is its worldwide fame as the international center of humor and satire.
The area around Gabrovo, inhabited since the Neolithic period, gained prosperity after Veliko Turnovo became the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. There was a time when the crafts and trade progressed due to the strategic location of the area close both to the capital and the mountain passes. Since then it has become a preferred property in Bulgaria as it has preserved its important positions through the centuries.
According to the most widespread legend the village was founded by a young blacksmith named Racho who settled in the area and then a “gabur”(hornbeam) tree grew next to his settlement and gave it the name of Gabrovo. Today an imposing bronze monument of Racho the Blacksmith raises on a rock in the Yantra river which is in the very center of the town. Gabrovo is the only property in Bulgaria with such a statue.
After the Ottoman invasion in the 14th century the situation in Gabrovo changed significantly-it was the only place in a huge area where people fleeing from the Ottomans could settle. The village developed into a small town which quickly became a cultural and economic center.
During the Ottoman rule Gabrovo was a big craftsmanship and trade center. In the 19th century more than 26 crafts were practiced there. Many of the rich tradesmen helped for the further development of the Gabrovo. The first secular school was opened in 1835, The Aprilov High School, named after its founder Vasil Aprilov. In 1860 it was officially chartered as a town by the Ottoman Empire and soon the first manufacturing enterprise opened.
After the Liberation many factories and joint stock companies emerged, the town became a textile center and was even nicknamed ‘The Bulgarian Manchester’! The town is the birthplace of many distinguished people who have contributed to its development. Gabrovo, with its rich and dynamic historic past, lures many history lovers to buy property in Bulgaria.
What also makes Gabrovo an intriguing property in Bulgaria is the world famous House of the Humor and Satire which is one of a kind. Its main purpose is not only to popularize the caricatures art as it shelters the works of authors from 153 countries, but also to make people look at things from the funny side of life. What is more, every leap year Gabrovo hosts the International festival of humor and satire in arts and becomes the most vivid property in Bulgaria.
Gabrovo is included in the list of the Hundred National Tour Places both with the House of Humor and Satire and its unique open-air museum,The Etar Architectural and Ethnographic Complex which is situated just 8km from the center of the town. It shows the culture, craftsmanship, and way of life of the Bulgarian people during the period of National Revival. On an area of 6ha there can be seen small craftsmen’s workshops where crafts such as wood-carving, pottery, coppersmith, etc are demonstrated to visitors. The Etar makes Gabrovo a really attractive property in Bulgaria where the past meets the future.     
As the property in Bulgaria with a most diverse history, Gabrovo has preserved its past in the numerous museums such as The Museum of History and The Museum of Education, as well as the Aprilov High School which are opened for locals and guests of the town to visit.
What makes the town an unique property in Bulgaria is the comic list of the Seven Wonders of Gabrovo some of which are: the above mentioned monument of Racho the Blacksmith, a ‘ship in the woods’, which is a hospital in the shape of a ship near the banks of the Yantra river and is known as ‘The Steamboat’, the ‘space on earth’, which is the café ‘Space’ situated on the top of the highest building, and a hundred- year-old tree on the road.
Gabrovo is a preferred property in Bulgaria not only because of its interesting landmarks but also because of its location close to Stara Planina and not very far from the Black Sea. The National Park ‘Central Balkan’ and the Nature Park ‘Bulgarka’ are situated on the territory of the Gabrovo region which is becoming a top spot for buying property in Bulgaria. Many eco paths are made so that people can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the town which is another solid reason to choose this property in Bulgaria. 
The surrounding area of Gabrovo is worth visiting as well. The Sokolski Monastery, one of the most picturesque monasteries in Bulgaria, is situated just 12km from the town. The geographic center of the country and a good property in Bulgaria, too, is the mountain resort Uzana, just 22km south-west from Gabrovo, while the historical Shipka Pass is 21 km south of the town. The architectural and nature reserve of Bozhentsi is situated 16km east of Gabrovo
Gabrovo’s strategic position is the reason why one of the trans-European corridors and the trans-European route E-85 from St Petersburg and Bucharest to Turkey and Greece, as well as the motor highway ‘Hemus’ from Sofia to Varna pass through the town. This tremendously eases the process of managing the property in Bulgaria. Gabrovo is accessible throughout the whole year.
Buying a property in Bulgaria now, especially in Gabrovo is a good investment as the town is constantly growing and in the focus of interest of many foreign and local investors. There is a significant raise of foreign investments annually. Most of them are made in the mining and processing industry, electricity, gas and water supply and the construction and building works. The municipality of Gabrovo has a clear vision for the development of the region and the realization of it will turn the town into one even more attractive place to buy property in Bulgaria. The plan includes boosted, sustainable and balanced development of Gabrovo region by promoting international cooperation, stimulating economic growth, technical renovation and growing competitive ability, developing tourism, improving ecological conditions, saving energy, etc.
The future perspectives ahead of Gabrovo are very clear and many people will be lured by this property in Bulgaria. Its strategic location determines its importance as a tourist, travel and culture center and thus Gabrovo turns into a top destination for property in Bulgaria.