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Plovdiv is a beautiful city located along the Maritsa River in Bulgaria. The city having seen different rulers over the centuries offers a mix of East and West. Plovdiv is quite picturesque and is home to several gardens, monuments, museums and art galleries....more

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv is a beautiful city located along the Maritsa River in Bulgaria. The city having seen different rulers over the centuries offers a mix of East and West. Plovdiv is quite picturesque and is home to several gardens, monuments, museums and art galleries. The Old Town area in Plovdiv is of particular mention and resembles an open-air museum. There are several houses in the area from the 18th and 19th centuries. The ancient theater is one of the most impressive sites in Plovdiv.

The modern city center of Plovdiv is filled with people and is surrounded by several cafes and restaurants. The Tsar Simeon Garden close to the modern city center is quite impressive and great to relax around. Apart from being an important travel destination Plovdiv also is a great base for exploring the surrounding destinations. The city is built over seven hills and even though one is now erased but four can still be seen. Since ancient times, Plovdiv has been one of the main travel destinations in Bulgaria.

There is a lot to shop in Plovdiv. From antiques to wood cutlery and rose products there are several things that visitors can buy in the city. The Old Town has numerous antique and souvenir shops. There are also several shopping centers and malls in Plovdiv where visitors can shop and have fun. Some good shopping malls in Plovdiv are Galeria Mall,Central Mall Markovotepe,Market Center, Shopping Center Grand,Mall of Plovdiv, etc.

Nearby Airports

Plovdiv is served by the Plovdiv International Airport. There is a bus that connects the airport to the Yoog bus station. Taxis are also available at the airport and ideally cost around 15 leva.

Halal Restaurants

There are no designated halal restaurants at Plovdiv. It is best for visitors to enquire at the mosque or ask with the locals about availability of halal food in the area. There are a few vegetarian restaurants in Plovdiv like Veggic.

Mosques

There are a few mosques in Plovdiv. The Dzhumaya Mosque is the oldest and most prominent mosque in Plovdiv.

Things to Do and See in Plovdiv

  • Old Town
  • Roman amphitheatre
  • Ethnographical Museum
  • Historical Museum
  • Cultural CenterThrakart
  • Archaeological Museum
  • Center for Contemporary Art
  • City Art Gallery
  • Hindlian House
  • Lamartine House
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