Plovdiv old town
The Old Plovdiv - Architectural and Historical Reserve
Ancient Roman amphitheatre |
In the heart of Plovdiv city center lies the Plovdiv ancient amphitheatre. Built in the early 2nd century A.D. by the Roman Emperor Traianus (98-117). A must see in Plovdiv!
Assumption of the Holy Virgin churh |
The Orthodox Cathedral Church of the holy mother of God (Sveta Bogoroditsa in Bulgarian) is situated at the crossing of Otets Paissiy and 6, Saborna Street.
Ethnographic Museum - Kuyumdzhioglu house |
The Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum includes displays representative of the lifestyle of the working class and the wealthy over the ages. The museum is contained within the house of Agir Koyumdjioglu.
Hissar Kapia |
One of the unique architectural and historical ensemble, and the symbol of Plovdiv. The name of this place came from Turkish and means “The Gate of the Fortress”.
Bulgarian Revival Museum - Georgiadi house |
The house of Dimitar Georgiadi (1, Tsanko Lavrenov) was built in 1848 by the rich Plovdiv merchant Georgi Kendindenoglu, who was Georgiadi’s father-in-law.
Balabanov house |
The Balabanov house has been built in the early 19th century by Haji Panayot Lampsha - rich merchant and money-lender.
Lamartine museum - Mavridi house |
The house of Georgi Mavridi in Plovdiv, named after French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, was constructed in 1829 on the corner of three streets.
Nebet Tepe hill Roman fortress |
On top Nebet Tepe are the remains of the first prehistoric settlement on Trihalmieto /the three hills/ , which grew into a town in the 12th century.
Nedkovich house |
Present days the Nedkovich House houses a museum of the typical interior of the rich Plovdiv homes of the 19th century. The exposition features furniture and object of common use owned by the Nedkovich family.
Round tower |
The Round East Tower from the old Roman city walls at the Hisar Kapia gate. Right on top of the East Tower, the magnificent St. St. Constantine and Helena church stands as the spiritual continuation in time of once war and guard fortress.
The house of Stepan Hindliyan |
Built in 1835-40, the house impresses with its artistic decoration, with many well preserved original murals. permanently open, Tel.+359 32 628998
Yellow school |
Nowadays it is a faculty of the Academy of Dance and Music.It is still yellow and has 2 floors, each with 5 big classrooms.