Sights in District Plovdiv

The citizen of Kalofer have an own unique tradition of Epiphany (Yordanov Day - January 6). On this day, before the traditional bringing out of a cross from the river, group of men, dressed in national costumes and waving national flags, enter into the cold waters of Tunja river and play so ...

This Antique theater is situated in the center of Plovdiv, between the south-western slope of the Dzhambaz Tepe and the Taxim tepe hill within the old town. The construction was built in the 2nd century AD under the orders of the Roman Emperor Trajan. The theater was damaged in the 5th century AD by...

"Asenova krepost" (aka "Stanimahos" or "Petrich") is a medieval fortress located 2-3 km south of the town of Asenovgrad. It lies on on a high rocky ridge in Rhodopes mountain, on the left bank of the Asenitsa River. According to archaeologists a stronghold was existed ...

The Old Town of Plovdiv is the place where history and culture mix to reveal glory of the town during the centuries. There can be seen the Roman and Byzantine fortress walls, the Roman theatre and the symmetric smooth pavement streets, the remains of the Roman Forum and the Aqueduct, the churches...

The Cromlech (a megalithic structures) near village of Staro Jelezare is located about 1 kilometer from the village center - direction south-east, at eastern side of the road to Novo Jelezare. It was found in 2002 by the archaeologist Georgi Kitov, who thought that the facility was used by the...

The Kuklen monastery "St.Kozma and Damyan" (aka "St.Vrachove") is located in Chernatitsa part of the northern Rhodope mountain. It is situated about 3 km south-western of the town of Kuklen, 8km north-western of town of Asenovgrad and 15 km south of city of Plovdiv.The monastery ...

The Ancient Roman town of Diocletianopolis (Latin: Diocletianopolis, Greek: Διοκλητιανούπολις) had been located under the modern town of Hissarya (Plovdiv province). It was created in I century AD when Thrace was conquered by the Roman Empire. The name of the town comes from the Roman Emperor Di...

"St. George" Monastery  near the village of Belashtitsa (hence called Belashtinski monastery) is located in the Western Rhodopes mountain, about 12 kilometers south of Plovdiv, left of the road Belashtitsa - Galabovo. The monastery was built in 1020 by the Byzantine commander Nikephoros S...

The Thracian cult complex in Chetinyova mound near village of Starosel was discovered and excavated by Georgi Kitov (1943-2008) in 2000. It is the largest ever found Thracian royal mausoleum complex. The complex dates back to the V - IV century BC.The Heroon-tomb (called temple by Kitov) has...

Bachkovo monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the Bulgaria, and second largest after Rilski Monastery. It is located in the picturesque Chaya (aka Chepelarska)  river valley, near village of Bachkovo, 29 km south of Plovdiv.The monastery was built in 1803 and is chiefly known for its ...