Sirmani

Neighborhood of Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Sirmani (Bulgarian: Сирмани) is a neighborhood of Gabrovo in Bulgaria, located on one of Gabrovo’s hills. The neighborhood consists of an old area and a contemporary area. The greatest part of it consists of woodlands and meadows.

Sirmani

Sirmani (Bulgaria)

## History

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Sirmani became a neighborhood in the early years of Ottoman rule, and hosted traditional Bulgarian cottages. The cottages were preserved as the area developed.

## Origin

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The name “Sirmani” derives from the people that lived in the old cottages probably in the 15th century. Sirman means a species of fish in the family of Neogobius syrman. The area was known for the plentiful syrmans caught in the nearby lake.

## Landmarks

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Two landmarks of Gabrovo are located in Sirmani: the Gabrovo Regional Hospital and the Technical University of Gabrovo.

## References

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1. Homepage of the Technical University of Gabrovo

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