The Town Of Teteven (Lovech district) is situated in the northwestern folds of the Central Balkan Mountains; it stretches out for 12 km along the Vit river valley, taut as a bow-string which explains the etymology of its name. The settlement appeared in the second half of the 14th century, but evidence of settled life in the region refers its emergence to the ancient times. Teteven is municipal center of Teteven municipality. The town can be reached by bus or car. Regular buses run to Sofia (110 km) and the district town of Lovech (70km).