A Lakeside Escape of Culture and Calm
City Center — Life, Flavors & Culture
Plovdiv’s city center is a lively mix of history and modern life. Wander through the Ancient Forum, discover Dzhumaya Mosque, relax in the Central Park, or enjoy streets lined with cafés and restaurants. Shops offer local traditional products and ready-to-eat specialties, making it the perfect spot to taste, shop, and feel the pulse of the city.
Kapana — the arts district — buzzes with murals, boutique shops, cafés, and live music. Every corner invites you to wander, taste local wines and meze, and soak in Plovdiv’s timeless charm.
Old Town — History, Art & Roman Ruins
For all those who want to turn back in time, history and heritage enthusiasts, Plovdiv Old Town is the perfect spot. Stroll cobbled streets, past the Roman Theater, Roman Stadium, Byzantine churches, and Revival–era houses with sgraffito facades. Many historic homes have been transformed into museums, including the Regional Ethnographic Museum. Many houses are hosting temporarily or permanent exhibitions. Don’t miss the Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, a gem of Plovdiv’s spiritual heritage.
Plovdiv Made Easy
Nearby Ski Centers:
Pamporovo 90 km: family-friendly slopes;
Chepelare 100 km: quieter, alpine-style;
Borovets 150 km: popular destination in Rila Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Asen Fortress 20 km: medieval ruins;
Hisarya 40 km: Roman baths;
Shiroka Laka 90 km: traditional well-known Rhodope village;
Kosovo Village: 75 km: Mountain trails, less tourists.
Sito’s Village 60km: authentic Rhodope architecture;
Lavender Fields 60km: mid-June to early July.
Kapitan Raycho Str 66, Plovdiv
Otets Paisiy str. 13, Plovdiv
ulitsa "May" 1, 1 Б, ет.6 , ап.14, Plovdiv
Angel Bukureshtliev 15, Plovdiv
40 Otec Paisii str., Plovdiv Center, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Plovdiv
ulitsa Bozhidar Zdravkov 9, Plovdiv
Otets Paisiy 7, Plovdiv
Ул Петко Каравелов " 2, Plovdiv
15 улица „Христо Г. Данов“ етаж 5 (задно стълбище), Plovdiv
23 ulitsa "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov", Plovdiv
19 Veliko Tarnovo Str., Plovdiv
29 Ivan Vazov Street, Plovdiv
Plovdiv,29A Ivan Vazov, Plovdiv
3A Teodosi Tarnovski Str., Plovdiv Center, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Plovdiv
15 ulitsa Volga ap. 2, Plovdiv
улица „Гладстон“76, Plovdiv
Opera Open — Jun–Aug: Classical performances at the Ancient Theatre
Hills of Rock — Jul: Plovdiv’s premier rock festival
Plovdiv Jazz Fest — Sep–Oct: Jazz performances by established & emerging artists
6Fest Street Arts Festival — Apr: Urban arts and street performances
Kapana Fest — Sep: Creativity, music, and arts in the Kapana district
Balabanov’s House Music Days — May: Classical music in a historic setting
One Dance Week — Oct: International contemporary dance performances
Old Town Festival — Jun: Music, theatre, cinema, and art in the historic Old Town
International Folklore Festival — Jul: Celebrating Bulgarian traditions and folklore
Plovdiv Urban Wine Festival — Sep: Local wines, tastings, and gastronomy
Optimum Experience: 2 nights, 3 nights if you want to explore nearby attractions. Best visited in spring and fall — summers can be too hot.
Shopping & Dining:
Kapana & Knyaz Alexander I Blvd: local crafts, boutiques, bars and restaurants. A must try traditional food is lukanka salami.
Wear comfortable shoes;
Strollers are not ideal due to cobblestones.
Most shops and attractions close by 9 PM; only a few bars and restaurants stay open late;
Not recommended after dark due to poor lighting;
Explore every single street — some hidden gems are tucked away in quiet corners.
A Lakeside Escape of Culture and Calm
Eternal City of Gods and Glamour.