The Dryanovo Monastery is located equidistant from Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo and dates back to the 12th century. This is a monastery with a rich and tragic history – repeatedly being burned. It housed a huge library. It was also the spiritual center for the preparation of the April Uprising. Today, the monastery keeps the faith and closeness between the people. The Dryanovo Monastery is one of the 100 national tourist sites, and was declared a national monument in 1971.
The monastery is a starting point for various hiking trails. You can visit the Bacho Kiro Cave nearby.