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".. is one of the oldest cities in Europe with a charming city center."
Becomenomad
".. is one of the best destinations in Bulgaria that I am always recommending to travelers."
Karolinapatryk
".. is amongst the oldest cities of Europe, some sources even state it as the oldest still existing city however: the bulgarian history dates back to the 7th century B."
Back-packer
".. is a much more vegan-friendly place than Bankso and it's been pretty straightforward to find good vegan options here."
Charlieontravel
".. is not an especially large city, so wherever you stay you won't be too far from the Old Town and all of the attractions."
Happyfrogtravels
".. is located in the southern part of Bulgaria, in the Upper Thracian plain."
Paulinaontheroad
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".. is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, between Rhodope and Balkan mountains."
Paulinaontheroad
".. is probably your place, and it's even cheaper than the capital."
Becomenomad
".. is surprisingly ideal for those in the tech sector who are looking for programmers, designers, and other creatives."
Alittleadrift
".. is filled with historical charm."
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Best Plovdiv Tours
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Plovdiv's character in words:
Culture Historic Nature Nightlife Food Art Architecture Mountain River Wine Calm city Size: Town Nebet Tepe
Should you visit Plovdiv or Veliko Tarnovo?
According to most tourists Plovdiv is more interesting than Veliko Tarnovo. But it's recommended to consider Veliko Tarnovo for a visit too because it is nice!
What to visit - Plovdiv or Burgas?
Plovdiv is more worth a visit than Burgas. But it's recommended to consider Burgas for a visit too because it has good places!
Top articles about Plovdiv
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Things To Do In Plovdiv, Bulgaria
, Plovdiv is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and the eastern Balkans. I’d focus on those places—the top attractions in Plovdiv. This is the beating heart of Plovdiv tourism, one of the most visited places in Bulgaria and home to many other attractions listed below.
- Balabanov’s House
Chasingthedonkey.com > Things-to-do-in-plovdiv-bulgaria-travel-blog
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15 things to see and do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (+Where to eat) - Travelling Buzz
The buzz around Plovdiv this year is huge. The capital city – Sofia Furthermore, Plovdiv is more compact, has a distinct Old Town, better looking central pedestrian street (sorry, Vitoshka), an artistic neighbourhood with lots of arts & crafts shops, a river, and hills for a great sunset view over the city.
- ● See the Kapana district - ● Balabanov House - See the Kapana district
Travellingbuzz.com > Things-to-see-and-do-in-plovdiv-bulgaria
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Bulgarian Architecture: Visiting Hindliyan House in Plovdiv
A visitor’s guide to Hindliyan House—a National Revival-style home and one of the finest examples of traditional Bulgarian architecture in Plovdiv Old Town. If you’re drawn to visit Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture in 2019, this is one historical landmark and ..
- How to visit Hindliyan House Museum in Plovdiv
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Things To Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Reflections Enroute
What to do and see in Plovdiv - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
Third Oldest European City // Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Is Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s culture capital?
> See The Ancient Roman Theatre
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Best Hotels In Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Best Hotels In Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Luxury Hotels In Plovdiv - Hotel Residence City Garden Cobblestone lanes and age-old ruins take you back in time when you stay in Plovdiv. Like Rome, Plovdiv is built on seven hills and called “the city of the seven hills”. But what is Plovdiv known for other than showcasing ...
- Other Good Hotels In Plovdiv - Hotel Dafi
Chasingthedonkey.com > Bulgaria-travel-guide > Best-hotels-in-plovdiv-bulgaria
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Plovdiv Attractions: Old Town and Beyond
> Where to Stay in Plovdiv
Plovdiv is not an especially large city, so wherever you stay you won’t be too far from the Old Town and all of the attractions. That said, there is no point in staying far from the center. We stayed at the unique Maritza Hotel , across the river, and loved everything about it. Slick and ..
Happyfrogtravels.com > Plovdiv-attractions-old-town-and-beyond
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Is Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s culture capital?
> Where We Stayed – Accommodation in Plovdiv
– A modern boutique hotel 5 minutes from the Old Town with spacious rooms and all the mod cons. Hotel Ego was both great value and in a great location. There are a number of excellent, well priced Bulgarian restaurants within walking distance, a beauty salon and hairdresser, onsite parking and ..
Vagrantsoftheworld.com > Plovdiv-bulgarias-culture-capital
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local_diningEat & drink
Best Plovdiv Restaurants, Plovdiv Nightlife & Plovdiv Wine Tours Bulgaria
, this means you’ll find a few essential things here – restaurants, nightlife, craft beer, and more. Here we are going to help out both aspiring nomads and those just wanting to explore Plovdiv Bulgaria with our list of the Best Plovdiv Restaurants, Plovdiv Nightlife & Plovdiv Wine Tours Bulgaria – because no trip to ...
- Best Plovdiv Restaurants and Plovdiv Nightlife
Foodfuntravel.com > Best-plovdiv-restaurants
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10 Local Restaurants and Stores In Plovdiv That Deliver Food Right Now - #SupportLocal - Travelling Buzz
.. that deliver food in the current state of emergency, we decided to put together a list of local food businesses you can support in Plovdiv too. is a movement that encourages people to shop locally when possible and thus – support those restaurants in need since no one knows when they will be allowed to open again, in ...
- restaurants and food places with English-speaking staff
Travellingbuzz.com > Local-restaurants-in-plovdiv-that-deliver-food
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An Introduction to Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Ancient and Eternal
Summary: An introduction to Bulgaria’s second-largest city, Plovdiv, from the perspective of a local, including attractions and food recommendations. is among the oldest centers of European civilization and one of the oldest cities in the world! There’s evidence that it has been continuously inhabited for 8,000 years.
- The Antique Odeon and Antique Forum
Djaunter.com > Plovdiv-bulgaria-ancient-eternal
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15 things to see and do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (+Where to eat) - Travelling Buzz
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15 things to see and do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (+Where to eat) - Travelling Buzz
> ● From Sofia to Plovdiv with public transportation
By bus: There are buses almost 10 times per day departing from the Central Bus Station in Sofia to Plovdiv. The journey takes 2 h. You can check the bus schedules on the Sofia’s Central Bus Station’s website ...
Travellingbuzz.com > Things-to-see-and-do-in-plovdiv-bulgaria
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Rocky Mountaineer Girls Getaway through the Canadian Rockies
> Dining on the Rocky Mountaineer train
Mealtime is no joke in my world and thankfully the Rocky Mountaineer chefs share the same sentiment. Gold Leaf service is divided into two seatings. Those who have breakfast during the second seating are treated to coffee, tea and mimosas at their seat, along with fresh scones. Trust me.
Walkingontravels.com > Rocky-mountaineer-girls-getaway-canadian-rockies
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Plovdiv - from an ancient city to a modern cultural capital
> The Singing Fountains
Well, well so much to see and do in Plovdiv. Don’t you wish to sit somewhere? Of course, there’s a bunch of neat cafes and nice restaurants. Not bad at all but what about some greenery. You can visit the Tsar Simeon’s Garden – beautiful city park in the heart of Plovdiv. Besides the refreshing atmosphere and ..
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flight_landHow to arrive
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Plovdiv Bulgaria Capital of Culture 2019 - Visit this amazing city!
> How to get to Plovdiv, Bulgaria
You can get to Plovdiv, Bulgaria by bus from Sofia in 2-3 hours from the main bus station. Free Sofia Tours However, if you want an in-depth guided tour with a private driver, book with Traventuria or just 39 Euro for Plovdiv and Bachkovo Monastery. Picking you up from the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
- Arriving in Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Arriving in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Templeseeker.com > Plovdiv-bulgaria
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Is Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s culture capital?
> Getting to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv is less than 2 hours by car making it very accessible for day trips from Sofia ...
Vagrantsoftheworld.com > Plovdiv-bulgarias-culture-capital
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Plovdiv Attractions: Old Town and Beyond
> Other Plovdiv Attractions
As you can tell from the above, there are plenty of things to see and do in Plovdiv. Just exploring the abovementioned Plovdiv attractions takes three days! Nebet Tepe hill will fascinate archaeology lovers. The remains of the 5th century BC city wall are as impressive as the views from the hill.
Happyfrogtravels.com > Plovdiv-attractions-old-town-and-beyond
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Is Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s culture capital?
> A Full Cultural Calendar
Add to this creative and picturesque city a laid back and friendly local attitude and a calendar full of festivals and events ...
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15 things to see and do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (+Where to eat) - Travelling Buzz
> European Capital of Culture for 2019,
I always recommend travellers to go to Plovdiv when they visit Bulgaria for the first time. The capital city – Sofia ...
Travellingbuzz.com > Things-to-see-and-do-in-plovdiv-bulgaria
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Best Plovdiv Restaurants, Plovdiv Nightlife & Plovdiv Wine Tours Bulgaria
> Plovdiv Wine Tours Bulgaria
As we mentioned before, Bulgarian wine is relatively unknown but it absolutely a must try for any wine lover visiting the country . If you look at a map of the wine regions of Bulgaria you will see that it’s just a map of Bulgaria – they are making wine EVERYWHERE!!! So we went out with Vasil from Bulgaria Wine Tours ...
Foodfuntravel.com > Best-plovdiv-restaurants
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time_to_leaveRent your vehicle
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> Motor Coach to Jasper
With only a few hours to enjoy the view at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Julia and I got up before sunrise to attempt the hike to the tea house. We didn’t make it, but we did catch the sunrise over the lake, something no one should miss. ...
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About Plovdiv
Plovdiv – the eternal city, located in the embrace of 6 hills, divided by Maritsa River, close to the bosom of Rodopa. Plovdiv, ancient as Troy, cared the name of Filip of Macedon, put the beginning of new Bulgarian history, keeps the memories and secrets of the Thracian, Roman, Byzantine, Slavs, Bulgarian, Ottoman culture. The connoisseurs of cultural and archeological values visit the Antique Theater, Roman Odeon, Roman forum, Eirene archeological complex, architectural reserve “Old town”, whose unique stile is know in the architecture as “Plovdiv houses”. Plovdiv is a starting point for any forms of eco, sport and hobby tourism developed in Rodopi mountain.Long time tradition has International Fair Plovdiv, beside his determined autumn edition organizes thematic fairs during the whole year.
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swap_horizAlternatives to Plovdiv:
Veliko Tarnovo
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126 km
Burgas
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227 km
Kazanlak
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75 km
Nearest highlight:
Sofia

flight_takeoffAirports:
Plovdiv International Airport
12 km

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dashboardGeneral:
Connection:
Good
Daily costs:
Normal
Sea/River/Lake:
No / No / No
UV radiation:
Moderate
accessibility_newTourism:
Stay length:
2-3 days
Hostels:
Moderate
Touristic:
Few
Peak season:
April, May, July, August, September, December
wb_sunnyClimate:
Best months:
May, June, July, September
Worst months:
January, February, December
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Summary:
in Bulgaria Plovdiv has over 340,494 people. This town is in the center of Bulgaria. Bucharest is the nearest big city. It fits perfect for a cultural trip.












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