6 Sights in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Plovdiv, Bulgaria! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Plovdiv. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
Activities in Plovdiv1. Roman theatre of Philippopolis
Get Ticket*The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is one of the world's best-preserved ancient Roman theatres, located in the city center of modern Plovdiv, Bulgaria, once the ancient city of Philippopolis. It was constructed in the 1st century AD, probably during the reign of Domitian. The theatre can host between 5,000 and 7,000 spectators and it is currently in use.
2. Tsar Simeon Garden Park
The Tsar Simeon Garden is a public park in the center of Plovdiv and is one of the favorite places for walking of Plovdiv residents. The garden has preserved some of its original architectural elements to this day – the large lake, the fountain of Demeter, the singing fountains, etc. The garden is a monument of park art.
3. Plovdiv Synagogue
The Plovdiv Synagogue, officially the Zion Plovdiv Synagogue, is a Romaniote Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Built in 1892, the synagogue is one of the two active remaining synagogues in Bulgaria. The congregation worships in the Sephardi rite.
4. Св. Лудвиг
The Cathedral of St Louis is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Co-cathedral of the Diocese of Sofia and Plovdiv together with the Cathedral of St Joseph in Sofia, it is one of the largest and most important Roman Catholic places of worship in the country. It was named after Louis IX of France, commonly known as "Saint Louis".
5. Nebet Tepe Hill
Nebet Tepe is one of the hills of Plovdiv where the ancient town was founded. The earliest settlements on Nebet Tepe are dated back to 4000 BC. The site was first settled by Thracians, later expanded by Philip II of Macedon and the Roman empire. As the town expanded, Nebet Tepe became the citadel of the town's acropolis. There are remains of the city's walls, towers, and a postern from the time of Justinian leading down to the Maritsa river. Today, the archaeological complex on the hill is one of the most popular tourist sights in Plovdiv and a cultural monument of national significance.
6. Житен Пазар
Grain Market is a small square in the Central district of the city of Plovdiv. It is located on Sixth of September Boulevard and Tsar Ivan Shishman Street. It is the eastern entry point of the Old Town. It bears the name of the market located in this place in the late 1950s. Before 1989, the square was named Shahbazyan.
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