Plovdiv's Absolute Essentials

Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, centers around its remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre and the 2nd-century Stadium of Philippopolis. The architectural reserve of the Old Town features National Revival houses like Balabanov House and the Ethnographic Museum, set atop historic hills. Religious history is represented by the 14th-century Djumaya Mosque and the ancient Church of St. Constantine and St. Helena. The pedestrian Main Street links these historical sites with modern commerce and the city's archaeological museum.

Roman amphitheatre

The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern…

Old Town

The old town in Plovdiv is an architectural and historical reserve located on three of Plovdiv's hills: Nebet Tepe, Dzhambaz Tepe and…

Plovdiv Roman Stadium

The Stadium of Philippopolis was the ancient Roman stadium of Philippopolis, built in the 2nd century AD, during the Roman imperial period.

Balabanov House

Highlight of the trip will definitely be a visit to the house of ancient merchant whose richness is depicted in the sublime interior.

Djumaya Mosque

The mosque is an example of history in Plovdiv. The monumental minaret can be seen from far away.

St. Constantine and St. Helena Orthodox Church

The Church of St Constantine and Helena is a church in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It is considered to be among the oldest churches in the city.

Church of the Holy Mother of God

The Church of the Holy Mother of God, full name Cathedral Church of the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God is a Bulgarian National Revival…

Main Street

The pedestrianized main street is chock-a-block of diverse eateries, bars, cafés and also restaurants, shops and boutiques.

Ethnographic Museum

Housed in the 1847 Kuyumdzhioglu House, a masterpiece of Bulgarian Baroque architecture, this museum displays over 40,000 artifacts. Exhibits focus on traditional crafts, folk costumes, and the regional history of agriculture and jewelry.