Things to Do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second-largest city and one of Europe's oldest, with continuous settlement dating back over 6,000 years to Thracian times.

The city sits on seven hills, earning it the nickname 'the city of seven hills'—a geographical feature it shares with Rome and Istanbul.

Plovdiv's Old Town features uniquely preserved 19th-century National Revival architecture with colorful mansions that lean dramatically over narrow cobbled streets.

The ancient Roman Stadium of Philippopolis lies directly beneath the city center, with sections visible from street level and integrated into modern buildings.

Kapana, Plovdiv's historic arts quarter, has transformed from a dilapidated neighborhood into a vibrant creative hub with street art, galleries, cafés, and independent shops.

Bulgaria's most important wine region, the Thracian Valley, surrounds Plovdiv and produces over 70% of the country's wine.