Gabrovo district, Bulgaria

Places to visit near Tryavna

Tryavna is a town in Gabrovo district, Bulgaria, home to about 13,818 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 34 caves, 19 waterfalls and 25 museums. The must-see places are Archangel Michael (1 km), European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (10 km) and Bacho Kiro (13 km).

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Tryavna, Bulgaria
Tryavna, Gabrovo district, Bulgaria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tryavna at a glance

Location
Gabrovo district, Bulgaria
Population
about 13,818
Coordinates
42.8667° N, 25.5000° E
Places within 50 km
175 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Tryavna

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Forts & heritage near Tryavna

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is Petko Slaveikov (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tryavna

38 caves within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is Змеева дупка (3 km); the best-known is Bacho Kiro (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tryavna

30 waterfalls within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is Водопадче (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Tryavna

29 museums within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is Angel Kanchev (1 km); the best-known is Regional History Museum Gabrovo (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tryavna

27 churches within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is St. George Chapel (1 km); the best-known is Archangel Michael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tryavna

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tryavna. The closest is Pass of the Republic (20 km); the best-known is Tsarevets (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tryavna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tryavna
  2. 1 km Archangel Michael · church, Gabrovo
  3. 14 km Българка · nature spot, Gabrovo
  4. 21 km Bacho Kiro · cave, Gabrovo
  5. 1 km Dryanovo Monastery · monastery, Gabrovo
  6. 5 km European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia · trek, Gabrovo
  7. 10 km Back to Tryavna

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    Within 15 km of Tryavna

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tryavna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3949Petko Slaveikov (1 km)
    Caves3438Змеева дупка (3 km)
    Waterfalls1930Водопадче (13 km)
    Museums2529Angel Kanchev (1 km)
    Churches1927St. George Chapel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1321Pass of the Republic (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Vikanata Skala (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46яз. Христо Смирненски (27 km)
    Other attractions55Tryavna Clock Tower (1 km)
    Parks35Парк Кольо Фичето (31 km)
    Buddhist sites33Sokolski Monastery (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Kursum Mosque (77 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (10 km)

    Tryavna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tryavna?

    Archangel Michael (church, about 1 km), European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (trek, about 10 km), Bacho Kiro (cave, about 13 km), Dryanovo Monastery (monastery, about 14 km), Българка (nature spot, about 14 km), Kilifarevo Monastery (monastery, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tryavna?

    175 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 34 caves, 19 waterfalls, 25 museums, 19 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tryavna?

    Petko Slaveikov, about 1 km by road; Битка в Тревненския проход 1190г (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tryavna?

    Змеева дупка, about 3 km by road; Kazankata (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Tryavna?

    Водопадче, about 13 km by road; Войнежа (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tryavna?

    Start in Tryavna, visit Archangel Michael, then Българка, then Bacho Kiro, then Dryanovo Monastery, then European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tryavna?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and museums.

    Towns near Tryavna

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