Plovdiv is a city of seven hills, Roman ruins and colourful Revival houses.
Climb the Old Town to see the painted Revival houses, now museums and galleries, and the Roman theatre with its view over the city. Walk the main pedestrian street over the Roman stadium, part of which lies open below the street. Visit the Regional Archaeological Museum, and in the evening sit in the Kapana creative quarter.
The big moments, and where to see them today.
Thracian gold and Roman mosaics.
The Roman theatre.
In the Kuyumdzhioglu house.
Almost every museum is easy to reach by public transport.
Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.
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