Plovdiv – ancient and eternalThe many centuries of existence and development of the city were related to many changes in its name: Filipopol, Trimontium – Three Hills, Pulpudeva, Evmolpiada, Puldin, Ploudin
Plovdiv is the second biggest city in Bulgaria – an important strategic, industrial, commercial, scientific, cultural and communications centre.
It is situated at a distance of 150 km from Sofia, in the central area of South Bulgaria, 160 m above sea level and spread along the two banks of Maritsa River.
The season opens here in May and continues until October. The average atmosphere temperature in summer months is 28°C, and the sea - 26°C, but the location of the settlement nearby a natural forest mitigates the torrid summer heat.
- The Old Plovdiv Architectural Reserve
- The Ancient Amphitheatre
- The Roman Stadium
- Houses – museums built in Bulgarian national revival style
- Museum of Archaeology which is the home of the famous Panagyurishte gold treasure, etc.
Plovdiv District is the home of some of the most popular natural and historic sights in Bulgaria: the medieval Fortress of Tsar Assen, the Bachkovski Monastery, the Arapovski Monastery, the Thracian Temple in Starosel, the picturesque Rose Valley, the balneology centres in Hissar, Banya and Narechenski Bani.
Krastova Gora and the resort complex Pamporovo are nearby.
Distances from Plovdiv to the cultural and historic sights in Plovdiv District:
Batak – 55 km
Bachkovski Monastery - 28 km
Kalofer - 75 km
Panagyurishte - 87 km
Karlovo - 58 km
Koprivshtitsa – 116 km
Krastova Gora – 70 km
Perushtitsa - 21 km
The six syenite hills bring incomparable and picturesque beauty to Plovdiv. The city has ancient historic and cultural heritage accessible to its visitors:
