Ruins
Roman Theatre of Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A remarkably well-preserved Roman theatre carved into a hillside.
Neighbourhood · Bulgaria · Plovdiv
Old Town of Plovdiv
A hillside neighbourhood of cobbled lanes and brightly painted nineteenth-century houses.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Old Town of Plovdiv matters
The old town climbs the hills with winding cobblestone streets and mansions with colourful facades and overhanging upper floors. Many have been turned into museums, galleries and cafes. It's the perfect place to wander without a plan.
Talking points
- The houses have projecting upper floors.
- Many mansions are now museums.
- Quiet in the early morning.
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