City Plovdiv is located in the southern part of central Bulgaria and is divided into two parts by the Maritsa River. This is one of the oldest cities in the world - the first evidence of its creation is from 6000-5000 BC A large part of the remains of ancient times are perfectly preserved, allowing tourists to travel back in time.
In the city
andma over 200 archaeological site, 40 of which are of national importance and the amazing sights do not stop here - the city can offer tourists many unique museums, including the Archaeological Museum and Plovdiv Regional historical museum. The number of religious temples is also not small and each of them is charming in its own way and worth a visit. There are many places that are worthwhile in Plovdiv, but in order to present them all you will have to write a whole catalog and not a blog article, so we decided to focus on 5 of the most popular and attractive places in the ancient city. See who they are:
The old town of Plovdiv
This is a small part of the city of Plovdiv, which has preserved the architecture of the recent past and its renaissance style is very authentic and attractive for tourists from all over the world. Old Town is located below three of the hills of Plovdiv and is an extremely popular destination not only for lovers of culture and architecture, but also for people who are interested in traditional Bulgarian cuisine. There are dozens of uniquely decorated restaurants and pubs, and the narrow streets make it ideal for photo tourism and a walk with a loved one.
The ancient theater
This is one of the symbols of the city of Plovdiv. The theater is perfectly preserved, although it dates from the first century AD. The man who remains behind this architectural masterpiece is Emperor Domitian. The theater is not only a cultural monument and landmark in the city - it is also a place where many musical events are held. An interesting fact about the recent use of the ancient theater is that the award ceremony of the International Olympiad in Informatics for the twenty-first century was held in the same theater.
Church of the Holy Mother of God
Another popular destination, located in the old town of Plovdiv, is the Church of the Holy Virgin and it is actually on one of the six hills (Nebet Tepe). This means that after visiting this Christian temple, you will not only be fascinated by architecture and works of art in the church, but you will also witness the amazing view of the city.
The art galleries of Plovdiv
If you are an art lover, for sure Plovdiv you will like it. Here you can find more than 40 art galleries in the city, each unique in its own way. The largest and most impressive is The city art Gallery of Plovdiv, because of the incredible architecture of the gallery itself and secondly, because you will be able to see more than 5,000 works of art that the gallery owns.
The hills
The hills of Plovdiv, known as "Hills", are the symbol of the ancient city. There are six hills in the city and they are not only a geological phenomenon, but also quite an attractive place for people visiting the city. Each offers an exceptional view of the city, as well as a relaxed atmosphere for a walk during the golden hour or a beer while enjoying the amazing view.
