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Historic Plovdiv

Old Town, Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Plovdiv
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Ancient Ruins, Historic Walking Areas
Description: Bulgaria's "second city", Plovdiv has 19th century houses and Roman ruins, including a Roman amphitheater in use today.
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Braga, Portugal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Considered the oldest city of Europe, old Plovdiv is a place with a lot of history, since the roman times to present. Great monuments well preserved and traditional buildings make a unique atmosphere of this fantastic Balcan city!

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Plovdiv
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

There are numerous museums, galleries and churches and 2 roman theaters . Great architecture and lovely coloured houses.

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Gold Coast
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

If I had only one spot to visit in all of Bulgaria... This place is it!

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Montreal, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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I enjoyed the small quaint alleyways, and the 19th century architect was beautiful. The city felt very safe and was exceptionally clean. Lots of good restaurants.

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barrow on humber
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This area is the birth of European civilisation began, and 1 of the first cities.

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Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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need to spend a few hours in old town hills, visit theater and old houses from Renaissance style bulgaria

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Darlington England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

An intersting place to walk round with old buildings and roman ruins at evry turn.

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UK
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

The old houses are now museums with plenty to interest you and for only a nominal fee. Beautiful interiors and we learnt a lot about the history of Plovdiv - fascinating place!

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Bewdley, United Kingdom
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
226 helpful votes 226 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Walking through the cobbled streets of the old town you can walk from second century roman, through medieval and onto buildings that are only 200 years old in just a few minutes. The view from the top of the mount gives excellent vistas over the whole city.

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England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

A very pleasant walk in the old town. It is not commercialised so just enjoy the ambience. Plovdiv city is also really pleasant. Best in Bulgaria.

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