Tryavna is picturesquely situated on both banks of a bubbly river in the northern slopes of the Balkan Range. The healthy climate and favorable location attracted permanent settlers to the area in the 12th century. Tryavna streets, its vaulted stone bridges, houses, churches, and square with the clock tower preserve the spirit and talent of the artists of Tryavna Art School whose beginnings were set in the 17th century by Vitan Karchev. Throughout three centuries his talented family produced exquisite wood-cuts and fine paintings.
     Tryavna today still lives with its National Revival appearance: two-story houses with open terraces, carved eaves, covered with heavy stone tiles, yards with pretty fountains. The transition from a rural to an urban lifestyle is also clearly visible here. Many of the homes turn a white timbered facade to the street. The ground floor housed the workshops and a trade street was gradually formed. The living quarters are spacious and richly decorated with carved suns, wheatears and geometrical ornaments. Daskalov, Raikov and Kalinchev houses are typical examples of the Tryavna traditions. Archangel Michael and St. George churches preserve the fascinating talent of Tryavna masters – painters and wood-carvers.

Museums:
The School – one of Bulgaria's first secular schools;
Daskalov's House – museum of wood-carving;
Tryavna Icon-Painting School - museum;
Raikov's House – museum of Tryavna lifestyle;
Petko and Pencho Slaveikov Museum – dedicated to the life and work of two writers;
Angel Kunchev Museum – hero of the National Liberation struggles;
Kalinchev's House – painting exhibition.