Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s New Capital of Culture, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Named the European Capital For Culture 2019, it’s quite likely Plovdiv will surpass Sofia as Bulgaria’s new culture capital.
The second largest city in Bulgaria, we were immediately enamoured with this pretty city. Much in the way Riga, Latvia’s culture capital won our hearts.
Plovdiv’s new art district is creating an exciting social, cultural and economic flow on for the city.
The cities main appeal is in the beautifully restored Plovdiv Old Town. Cafe’s, bars and restaurants share real estate with Byzantine, Roman and Bulgarian antiquities including; the most impressive Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans which is still in use today.
Winding cobbled streets boast museums and galleries where eminent artists are still in residence. A lively and infectious atmosphere of creativity mixed with a laid-back, youthful confidence befitting a city sure about its future.
As soon as you arrive, Plovdiv gives you a feeling of wanting to be a part of it, whatever that is. This is the reserve of smaller cities, and even then, it is a small few that hit the mark. An atmosphere the big ticket cities could never emulate.
Five centuries ago, the area of Kapana or “The Trap” in Bulgarian, so named for the many little-tangled streets was a centre for craftsmen. Neglected until recently, The Trap is being revived. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The second largest city in Bulgaria, we were immediately enamoured with this pretty city. Much in the way Riga, Latvia’s culture capital won our hearts.
Plovdiv’s new art district is creating an exciting social, cultural and economic flow on for the city.
The cities main appeal is in the beautifully restored Plovdiv Old Town. Cafe’s, bars and restaurants share real estate with Byzantine, Roman and Bulgarian antiquities including; the most impressive Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans which is still in use today.
Winding cobbled streets boast museums and galleries where eminent artists are still in residence. A lively and infectious atmosphere of creativity mixed with a laid-back, youthful confidence befitting a city sure about its future.
As soon as you arrive, Plovdiv gives you a feeling of wanting to be a part of it, whatever that is. This is the reserve of smaller cities, and even then, it is a small few that hit the mark. An atmosphere the big ticket cities could never emulate.
Five centuries ago, the area of Kapana or “The Trap” in Bulgarian, so named for the many little-tangled streets was a centre for craftsmen. Neglected until recently, The Trap is being revived. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s New Capital of Culture
Guide Location: Bulgaria » Plovdiv
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aimee Ferguson
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/plovdiv-bulgarias-culture-capital/
Guide Location: Bulgaria » Plovdiv
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aimee Ferguson
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/plovdiv-bulgarias-culture-capital/
Insider Tips for Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Visit Bulgaria’s Plovdiv
As the oldest, continuously inhabited city in Europe, there is a lot of history lingering on the streets of Plovdiv. Located on the Balkan Peninsula between Europe and Asia meant that many travellers passed through over the ages. A visit to Bulgaria’s Plovdiv allows you to explore the array of buildings and monuments left behind from these earlier civilizations.
The Best Things to Do in Plovdiv
I was so surprised by Plovdiv. The second largest city in the country, it’s the cultural capital of Bulgaria, and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. It’s also one of the oldest cities in the world, with the area being inhabited for over eight thousand years, seeing multiple civilizations and empires rise and fall. So my expectations were fairly high.
Plovdiv, An Ancient City with Youthful Spirit
After enjoying Bulgaria’s coast for two weeks, it was time to head inland. Having only seen the seaside parts of the country, I wasn’t sure what to expect with my first stop in the city of Plovdiv.
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Bulgaria is a country that has made milestones in development, despite the fact that it still has quite a way to go in terms of standard of living and other criteria. It is a very cool country full of (mostly) friendly people.
Exploring Architecture in Plovdiv
Plovdiv is famous for quite a few things. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has some impressive Roman ruins right in the city centre. It is incredibly laid back, despite being the second largest city in Bulgaria. And it has fountains that sing!
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