Plovdiv
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Discover the history of Plovdiv
Among the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Plovdiv showcases its Roman ruins in the heart of an old town with cobbled streets and colorful houses, dominated by the impressive Ancient Theatre. The Kapana district, home to the local creative scene, brings together artist studios, galleries, and lively cafés, while festivals and events punctuate the calendar of this former European Capital of Culture (2019). Surrounded by hills and vineyards, the Bulgarian city enjoys warm, sunny summers from June to August, with clear skies perfect for exploring ancient sites and historic alleyways. Sunny days invite you to stroll between thousand-year-old stones and contemporary atmosphere, along the Maritsa River.
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Discover the best attractions in Plovdiv and its surroundings
Tsar Simeon Garden
Spacious & leafy park laid out in 1892, home to a weekend fountain show on the lake & play areas.
Bachkovo Monastery
Bulgaria's second-largest monastery, founded in 1083 by two Georgian brothers, keeps a rare eleventh-century ossuary and a refectory painted wall to wall. It stands in the Rhodope foothills south of Plovdiv, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Sofia; the courtyard is free to enter.
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
A Roman theatre of the early 2nd century cut into the hillside, its marble tiers curving toward the valley. A landslide brought it back to light in 1972, and it still serves as a stage for concerts and opera.
Devetashka Cave
Ancient karst caverns, reached by dirt road or riverside path, set amid a natural locale.
Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis
Built in the 2nd century under Hadrian, the stadium ran 240 metres and held up to 30,000 spectators. Only its marble northern end has been uncovered, sunk below the pedestrian street at Dzhumaya Square.
Asen's Fortress
Centuries-old mountaintop fort ruins with a restored church, plus a terrace & panoramic views.
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