Plovdiv, Bulgaria

9 Best Things to Do in Plovdiv

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  1. Plovdiv Old Town

    LandmarkFree entry

    Plovdiv, in Bulgaria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, over 6,000 years, and its Old Town is a beautifully preserved hillside quarter of cobbled lanes, colourful…

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  2. Ethnographic Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    Discover traditional Bulgarian life at the Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century house, showcasing regional costumes, crafts, and household items.

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  3. Chiesa SS. Constantin e Elena

    Religious siteFree entry

    Chiesa SS. Constantin e Elena (Church of Saints Constantine and Helena) is a serene religious site nestled in the heart of Plovdiv's Old Town.

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  4. Archaelogical Complex Nebet Tepe

    NeighborhoodFree entry

    The Archaeological Complex Nebet Tepe is one of Plovdiv's seven hills, the site of the city's earliest settlement.

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  5. Hisar Kapia

    LandmarkFree entry

    Hisar Kapia, meaning 'Fortress Gate,' is one of the best-preserved remnants of Plovdiv's ancient fortifications. Located in the charming Old Town, this stone gate once served as a main entrance through the city walls.

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  6. Balabanov House

    Museum

    Balabanov House is a beautifully preserved example of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, located in the heart of Plovdiv's Old Town.

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  7. Your Plovdiv Trips

    Park & nature

    Your Plovdiv Trips specializes in curated nature excursions around Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, known for its ancient hills and lush green spaces.

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  8. Andromeda Art

    Museum

    Andromeda Art is a compact yet captivating museum located on Dr. Stoyan Chomakov Street in the heart of Plovdiv.

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  9. Saint Ludvik Cathedral

    Religious siteFree entry

    Saint Ludvik Cathedral, also known as St. Louis Cathedral, is a prominent Roman Catholic church in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

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