Plovdiv Tourist Guide:
Bulgaria
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Plovdiv has more to offer a visitor than any other city I know as it boasts some of the oldest
historical monuments found in Europe, while still providing some of the most fashionable cafes
and shops.
historical monuments found in Europe, while still providing some of the most fashionable cafes
and shops.
Plovdiv has so much to see that you will find it hard to cram everything in; it seems that where
ever you turn there is a historical monument to behold. Plovdiv actually has over 200 known
archaeological sites.
To start your own tour I would suggest visiting the Nebet tepe (Nebet hill) that is one of the 7
hills that surround the city. When you reach this hill you will be privy to some breath taking views
over the city.
ever you turn there is a historical monument to behold. Plovdiv actually has over 200 known
archaeological sites.
To start your own tour I would suggest visiting the Nebet tepe (Nebet hill) that is one of the 7
hills that surround the city. When you reach this hill you will be privy to some breath taking views
over the city.
| :: Plovdiv Roman Amphitheatre :: |
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| :: Plovdiv Centre :: |
After making your way down from the hill you can amble through the old town, which is full of
beautiful buildings that are from the Bulgarian renaissance period over 100 years ago.
Once you have sampled the delights of the old town you will come across the spectacular
roman amphitheatre that was built in the second century AD. This amphitheatre sits above the
town and was made to sit around 7,000 spectators.
beautiful buildings that are from the Bulgarian renaissance period over 100 years ago.
Once you have sampled the delights of the old town you will come across the spectacular
roman amphitheatre that was built in the second century AD. This amphitheatre sits above the
town and was made to sit around 7,000 spectators.
If you still have the energy then a wander through the central pedestrian street, it will open your
eyes to the wonderful shops, cafes and market stalls. You will find many market stalls selling
Bulgarian icons, which are wooden portraits of saints from the Christian faith.
As you meander through the various shops you will notice a small mall called Halite on your left
hand side that has some nice shops inside, and is definitely worth a visit.
By this time you may decide it is time for a bite to eat, if this is the case then a little further down
the main street you will find a café called Dreams just past McDonalds on the corner. This café
serves some wonderful meals and drinks at very reasonable prices.
After a rest and a nice meal, you will hopefully have the energy to complete the last leg of your
journey on the main street. As you walk a little further down from Dreams you will come into a
large square with a beautiful city park on your right, which is well worth a visit just for the
beautiful fountain.
On the left hand side of the square there is the Bulgarian post office, which has some ancient
Roman ruin behind, which have been left to the ravages of time.
Other places to visit are the Plovdiv international fair, the aqua park located in the St
Petersburg hotel and the ancient churches and synagogues dotted around the town.
eyes to the wonderful shops, cafes and market stalls. You will find many market stalls selling
Bulgarian icons, which are wooden portraits of saints from the Christian faith.
As you meander through the various shops you will notice a small mall called Halite on your left
hand side that has some nice shops inside, and is definitely worth a visit.
By this time you may decide it is time for a bite to eat, if this is the case then a little further down
the main street you will find a café called Dreams just past McDonalds on the corner. This café
serves some wonderful meals and drinks at very reasonable prices.
After a rest and a nice meal, you will hopefully have the energy to complete the last leg of your
journey on the main street. As you walk a little further down from Dreams you will come into a
large square with a beautiful city park on your right, which is well worth a visit just for the
beautiful fountain.
On the left hand side of the square there is the Bulgarian post office, which has some ancient
Roman ruin behind, which have been left to the ravages of time.
Other places to visit are the Plovdiv international fair, the aqua park located in the St
Petersburg hotel and the ancient churches and synagogues dotted around the town.
| :: Plovdiv Church :: |
