History: The name comes from words "Gorni" (the upper) for the part of of the river, and the lush river of Lom, collecting tributaries of the rivers of Leva, Braza and Poklaska.
Sights: West from the village is peak Midzhur (2168m) which is highest in West Stara Planina mountain. Some of the others landmarks of Gorni Lom area are The Kaleto (a fortress) in Gradishki rat area, mine gallery of Kolo, the church St.Pareskeva (built in XIV century.