Gabrovo is situated in central Bulgaria and in immediate vicinity of the geographical center of the country in the Uzana region. Known as the longest Bulgarian town, Gabrovo offers many opportunities for tourism and is easily accessible from each part of Bulgaria. As the twon sits on the two banks of Yantra River, visitors usually have to cross at least one of the bridges over the turbulent waters. As Gabrovo is one of the centers of the Bulgarian national revival, the architecture and customs of the people still remind of the previous centuries. The accommodation in small hotels with limited rooms and guest houses is most typical in Gabrovo and the surroundings of the town. Notaby, there are no grand hotel complexes or 5-star hotels. Tourists, however, can rely on cosiness and hospitability that have glorified Gabrovo's residents not only in Bulgaria but in Europe as well. The town centre is small and it is difficult to seat many hotels which makes tourists to choose from accommodations in the other quarters along the river. Undoubtedly, Etara is among the most frequently visited places and very often people share that "the time has stopped" there. A town of numerous monuments, museums, chapels, parks and water taps, Gabrovo is also a contemporary centre with many shops, administrative offices and developed industry. Naturally, business people and seminar/conference participants are among Gabrovo's visitors. Most of the accommodations offer Internet access, conference rooms and comfortable restaurants. Besides the town quarters, many guests choose hotels and guest houses in the villages nearby, including the district of Uzana and village of Popovtsi. Gabrovo also belongs to the list with 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria founded by the Bulgarian Tourist Union.