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Plovdiv Bulgaria's second city

by chbuchie - last update: Oct 25, 2005

Plovdiv

Plovdiv is an ancient and also the 2nd Bulgarian city with its 350000 inhabitants. It is a city upon layers of cities and an epoch upon layers of epochs, with influences from the Thracian and classical Greek, the pride of Philip of Macedon, a centre of Byzantinism, a stronghold of the Bulgarians, a dream of the crusaders leaving all in all a magnificent wealth and history.

Plovdiv is located in the Southern/Central part of Bulgaria, about 130km from Sofia and enjoys a mediterranean climate. The river Maritza runs through it and the city is build around several hills or 'tepes'.

Other than the unique and charming atmosphere when walking around the ancient village with the old Thracian ruins on top of the hill and especially the amfiteater are not to be missed.

Old teatre

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the old town

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Pros:"ancient town, amfiteatre"
In A Nutshell:"unique atmosphere"
chbuchie's Plovdiv Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 3 - Photos: 13
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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chbuchie's Plovdiv Travelogues
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One day in PlovdivOctober, 2005 8

Comments for chbuchie about Plovdiv
matcrazy1 Thu Oct 19, 2006 20:14 UTC
 The old town looks unique and somewhat mysterious. Thanks for sharing!
ellielou Fri Aug 11, 2006 16:54 UTC
 great page...should be there in about 6 weeks....any tips about eye candy for the female VTer? thanks for building these pages!
bugulma Mon Nov 21, 2005 05:46 UTC
 interesting general tip :-))) views of the old city are a bit less interesting :-)))
B_Caro Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:34 UTC
 It is indeed a nice place.I visited Plovdiv 2 times last year.
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