Ethnographic Open Air Museum Etara in Bulgaria

Hello,
I had a dream to visit places in my country where I have never been.This was my wish for my next birthday.So it was the end of April beginning of May I got an invitation from our friends who had made me a gift for this trip and we were on our way.The beginning of spring, the weather was beautiful and the mood on the road was uplifted.After a part and a half of travel and a short break on the road,we entered the Balkan Mountains which we had to cross.

Shipka peak,a historical peak in the history of Bulgaria welcomed us with heavy rain fog and hail.I could not take pictures,we continued on.Very shortly after that the weather changed abruptly,there was no trace of the bad weather on the peak.The sun was shining,and dewdrops on the leaves of the trees were smiling playfully.We arrived,we were in front of the entrance to the ether,which is located 9 km from the town of Gabrovo.

Its buildings are the work of Renaissance builders.They reveal the distinctive talent of Balkan architecture.Unique for their beauty and originality they are 16 in number.The architectural ensemble of Renaissance houses
in the Etras - represents the main street of Charsjia from the XIX century. In this ensemble there are active craft workshops, shops, cafes, homes of craftsmen and merchants.
The atmosphere is authentic and transports us to another world from another time. It is impressive that in front of the eyes of visitors the craftsmen themselves produce and sell their products. you can buy souvenirs and take them home. original , and unique, made of natural materials.
You can give yourself pleasure by tasting the delicious simid, banitsa, gevrek. to eat treats such as white jam, pestil, homemade candy. to drink coffee made on sand.

The ether is an open-air ethnographic museum part of the town of Gabrovo.It preserves the customs, traditions and culture of the Bulgarians.It is the only one of its kind to have 10 well-maintained technical exhibits.
The combination of water and technology makes the waterwheel emblematic, which are still in operation today.

The Ether is a national outdoor history museum.
It is located at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, a living landscape that makes it unique and preserves the history of our people. It is visited by Bulgarian groups and tourists visiting our country. interesting and desirable destination.

Thanks for visiting!