Neighbourhood
Old Town of Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A hillside neighbourhood of cobbled lanes and brightly painted nineteenth-century houses.
City · Bulgaria · Plovdiv
Plovdiv
A colourful, creative city built around hills, a Roman theatre and a lively old town.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Plovdiv matters
Plovdiv is often described as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. The sense of age is easy to feel: a Roman theatre carved into a hill, Revival-era houses in the old town with overhanging upper floors, and a creative quarter full of cafes and street art. It was a European Capital of Culture in 2019, and the arts scene shows. It is relaxed, walkable and very photogenic.
Talking points
- A Roman theatre is still used for concerts.
- The old town is full of colourful Revival-era houses.
- The Kapana quarter is the creative, nightlife heart.
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What to see in Plovdiv
Ruins
Roman Theatre of Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A remarkably well-preserved Roman theatre carved into a hillside.
Neighbourhood
Kapana Creative District
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A lively maze of lanes packed with cafes, craft shops and street art.
Church, mosque or temple
Bachkovo Monastery
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
A quiet Orthodox monastery in the Rhodope foothills.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.