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Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив, pronounced ['pɫovdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, with a city population of 341,567 as of 2015 and 675,586 in the greater metropolitan area. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established; it is said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe.
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1. 365 Association Plovdiv Tours
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5.0 based on 777 reviews
Free Plovdiv Tour expects its guests all year round every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 am in front of the Municipality building on Plovdiv’s main street. Approved by Tourist Service Municipal Company at Plovdiv Municipality. Every tour is both fun and educational - the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Plovdiv.
2. Old Plovdiv Retro Photo
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5.0 based on 288 reviews
We are a team of well-experienced professional photographers and we are offering you only first-class service! In our Retro Photo OLD PLOVDIV, in the heart of the historical Old Town, you will have the most original and unforgettable experience! Amuse yourselves and your friends or family - we will dress you in traditional Bulgarian Folk Costumes or if you wish - like a Roman Emperor! All of our costumes are 100% authentic, bought from the local antique shops. Most of them are more than 100 years old! Come and enjoy this possibility to have a perfect memory from your visit to Plovdiv - the oldest still living city in Europe!
Reviewed By emilov2019
It was real fun to have retro costume shoot! I gave the idea to my daughter as we were passing through and she got so exited! You can choose from different original national Bulgarian costumes from different regions to put on and go back in the history! We took home really great memory which is always fun to see and remember!
3. Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By todorkaivanova
Museum of Natural History. It has become unique A must visit Especially now after the renovation of the underground floor there is a unique exposure
4. Plovdiv Old Town
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4.5 based on 1,740 reviews
Bulgaria's "second city", Plovdiv has 19th century houses and Roman ruins, including a Roman amphitheater in use today.
Reviewed By 773edithh
Do go! Wander around the cobbled streets, take a pick at the few ( overpriced) antique shops, check the galleries, the Bulgarian Renaissance homes, climb to the top of the hills and take a look at the breathtaking views.
5. Ethnographic Museum
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4.5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By permia
In the beautiful Argir Kuyumdzhioglu home is a fine array of exhibits, reflecting key aspects of Bulgarian life. An exceptionally ornate setting in the National Revival style incorporating Baroque influences makes for one of the most charming houses in the Old Town. Extensive artefacts are to be seen across crafts, agriculture, musical instruments, and more. Given the importance of Rose Oil, it features well. Musical pursuits cover instruments and also some lovely old gramophones.
6. Art Gallery Philippopolis
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
This Art Gallery located in the old town of Plovdiv, being private, is not included in the combined museum ticket. The entrance fee is 5 BGN. It is located in one of the beautiful traditional houses in the Bulgarian National Revival style of the 19th century, which did bloom strongly in Plovdiv. Besides the architecture of the house itself one can now admire a lot of paintings, mainly by Bulgarian artists.
7. Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum - Bulgarian National Revival Exposition
8. Plovdiv Roman Theatre
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4.5 based on 1,312 reviews
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
We payed the entrance fee 1,5 leva (75 cents) and entered the building. The theater, one of the best preserved in the world, was built in the 1st century AD, when the city was known as Philippopolis (before becoming Trimontium), and the whole cavea, or spectator seats, is still perfectly intact, while the stage has some columns still standing. The view from there was very nice, with the modern city just below, and the Rhodope mountains far in the distance.
9. Chiesa SS. Constantin e Elena
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Lovely frescoes at the entrance welcome one to the grand place of worship. Contributing to the grand facade, in addition to the elegant and ornate white tower belfry. Richly embellished, the interior is striking. A marvellous iconastasis is the divider between the between the priest and congregation. Gilt and paintings make it an awe inspiring sight. Predominantly in a dark azure hue, the lined ceiling has some holy images and impressive suspended lighting.
10. Alyosha
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Zhoro1 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Situated on the peak of a rather steep hill, the stone Russian soldier is an official WW2 monument. There has been a monumental statue of some kind here since antiquity (which in Plovdiv goes back eight thousand years). The park leading up to the monument is especially lovely in spring. If you go there by car you can leave your car for free (one hour) in the multi-storey underground parking of the nearby shopping mall (Markovo Tepe).
