Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, situated on the Maritsa River. Its unique location on these ancient crossroads has stimulated strong cultural and political influences from East and West civilizations, and yet maintained its unique cultural identity. Being older than most of the oldest towns like Rome, Athens, Carthage or Constantinople, an almost contemporary of Troy, Plovdiv is a town built upon layers of towns and a culture developed upon layers of cultures.

 

It holds an array of amazing antiquities within the old town from Roman Ruins to traditional Bulgarian Architecture. Old cobbled streets take you around the old town leading you to a selection of superb restaurants serving both traditional and International cuisine. Friendly coffee shops for you to rest and take in the sights and trendy bars and clubs for a great selection of nightlife along with a pedestrianised high street with boutique shopping area and modern shopping malls offering many purchases of choice at great value for money prices.

 

Plovdiv is a picturesque town, with many parks and gardens, museums and archaeological monuments. Its old part, called the “Old Town”, with houses from the National Revival period (18-19th century), is an imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. One of the most remarkable sights of the town, the Ancient Amphitheatre (a well-preserved Roman theatre), and is still used for open-air performances.