"Plovdiv" Plovdiv by ChristinaNest

Plovdiv Travel Guide: 441 reviews and 1,259 photos

The Old Town

Some web-sites about Plovdiv:
http://www.plovdivguide.com/ info about Plovdiv & Bulgaria in English, German, Bulgarian
http://www.plovdivguide.com/ English
http://www.plovdivcity.net/ English, German, French, Bulgarian
http://www.bulgaria-italia.com/bg/info/plovdiv/default.asp Italian

6-5-1995

Clowns selling baloons or gypsy musicians with dancing bears, Plovdiv streets are colourful indeed!

Last visit to Plovdiv: Dec 2001
Intro Updated May 3, 2006
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Reviews (11)

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Assen's Fortress Off The Beaten Path (5)

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Roman Theatre Things to Do (6)

Plovdiv's Theatre (or, Amphitheatre) is the largest Roman building in Bulgaria. It was built in the 2 century AD, during... more travel advice

A walk in the Old Town Things to Do (6)

Enjoy a walk in Plovdiv. Go up the hill to the Old Town and even if you don't feel like visiting any museums, you'll see... more travel advice

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mindcrime Apr 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM

lovely old pics here! unfortunately we didnt see those vintage cars in 2012 though :)
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ellielou Aug 10, 2007 at 7:06 AM

you've not simpsonized yourself yet? it's fun. and, I think this version sort of captures me...yes? are you near the beach now? :-))
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Jim_Eliason Jun 28, 2007 at 6:43 AM

Nice page Christina! Thanks for stopping by my Joshua page. I am off to Costa Rica on Saturday. Expect a postcard in the next few weeks.
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starship May 15, 2007 at 5:55 AM

Looks like a very interesting city to visit with lots of historical buildings, and it must be fun sledding down those streets in winter!
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kokoryko Jan 16, 2007 at 1:16 PM

The theatre under snow is wonderful! Very nice pictures of the olt city and the Bachkovo Monastery. May be I have to think to visit Rhodopes in Winter one day!
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shrimp56 Jan 14, 2007 at 8:01 PM

I have wanted to visit Plodiv for a long time -- thanks for the virtual tour -- particularly the pictures of the Roman theatre in the snow!
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hindu1936 Nov 14, 2006 at 3:22 AM

thanks Lady, good hotel tips. just what we are looking for. see you when we get there. J & KH
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 16, 2006 at 6:29 AM

Spasibo, Christina! You reminded me Varna and Plovdiv which I visited early in 1984. That was my first trip abroad. Privet from Moscow!
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Linse Jun 13, 2006 at 3:17 AM

strange to see the roman theatre with snow on when i have been there in 35 degrees :O) Nice page
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Rusket May 23, 2006 at 6:03 AM

This definitely looks like a place I want to visit! And the river Maritsa, offcourse; Maritsa (Marica) is my slavic nickname :-)