Ancient remains in Plovdiv city
In the heart of Plovdiv city center lie the Plovdiv ancient roman amphitheatre, the Roman stadium, ancient forum-odeon complex, late antiquity Eirene roman mosaics, remains of a fortress and several towers.
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!
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”.
Ancient Roman stadium |
Ancient Roman stadium has form of horseshoe-180meters long with 30000seats. Some archeologists think that here were leaded games from the Septimus Severus time(193 - 211).
Forum-odeon complex |
The ODEON of Philippopoiis was found in 1988 during excavations in the northern part of the Forum by the archaeologists Z. Karov and M. Martinova.
Late antiquity Eirene roman mosaics |
The earliest mosaics date back to the 2nd century, but the 4th-5th mosaics are the most numerous. Roman mosaics decorated the representative public buildings and the rich homes of the ancient city.
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.
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.
Comments
Jeff Cole - United Kingdom, 25.02.2010 20:54
Unable to get out this winter due to work commitments, although we understand ski-ing has been good. We have an apartment for rent at Evridika Hills, Pamporovo contact me on 07768-792883 or jeff.cole99@yahoo.co.uk
ziza - Serbia and Montenegro, 10.01.2010 19:39
please, status ski runs? Snow?
david holt - United Kingdom, 19.12.2009 22:58
Hi if you look at http://h01-v06.tascel.net/client2/ this is a webcam at the students mid station plenty of skiers today hope you enjoy for future we have apartment at stoykite to rent
regards David Holt
alan flower - United Kingdom, 18.12.2009 17:31
can any one let me know what the conditions are like in pamporovo as some sites are still saying no snow we are going on 2nd jan cheers alan
Frank - Bulgaria, 30.03.2010 20:54
Hi. That ski-stauts is not up to date. I was in Pamporovo and the 2 black slopes (Two bridges and the european track) are closed. At 12h are closing more lifts because the snow is much to wet.