It is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains , in the valley of the Yantra River .
It is is known as an international capital of humour and satire ( see Gabrovo humour ) , as well as noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture .
It is situated at the foot of the central Balkan Mountains , in the valley of the Yantra River , and is known as an international capital of humour and satire ( see Gabrovo humour ) , as well as noted for its Bulgarian National Revival architecture .