Discover Plovdiv and other top Bulgarian landmarks
Plovdiv is not just the venue for the International Trade Fair organized yearly. It is among the country’s largest cities, a place of cultural significance, with an international theater festival, a television festival, and a plethora of concerts and performances.
Bulgaria’s river with the greatest abundance of water, the Maritsa, serves as a natural divide that splits the city into two. In the distance are seen the hills of the Balkan Range, and farther south the Rhodope Mountains offer coolness and freshness in summer and a profusion of snow in winter.
Discover the cultural capital of Bulgaria that unites ancient history with modern neighborhoods. During this walking tour, you’ll see the Balabanov house, the Ancient theater of Philippopolis, the Djumaya mosque, and more. You can also combine this tour with a wine tasting or a visit to the Bachkovo monastery.
Discover the UFO-looking Buzludzha monument which is one of the most famous abandoned communist monuments in the world. During this tour, you’ll also visit the Shipka Memorial Church along with the Thracian Tomb of Golyama Kosmatka and other sights in the Kazanlak area.
This day tour will bring you closer to Bulgarian history and ethnical customs. We will drive through the mountain pass where the biggest liberation battle happened. From there we will visit the Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex. Our last stop will be the old Bulgarian capital – Veliko Tarnovo.
The number of antique sights in Plovdiv provides occasions for learning about the area’s history, and tourists cannot fail to visit the antique amphitheater or marvel at the Roman stadium.
The area’s climate is typical for the central southern parts of Europe, with a clement annual temperature averaging 12.3 degrees Centigrade, slight winds, and white snow covering in winter. The city is located in the middle of the country and there are a lot of day trips from Plovdiv running every day.
During a day trip from Plovdiv, you can visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bulgaria such as the old capital Veliko Tarnovo, the Valley of the Roses, the Thracian Kings, and the city of Kazanlak.
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