City: Plovdiv Province
Top Things to do in Plovdiv Province
What to do and see in Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Coordinates: 42°10′N 24°45′E / 42.167°N 24.750°E / 42.167; 24.750
Restaurants in Plovdiv Province
1. Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By todorkaivanova
Museum of Natural History. It has become unique A must visit Especially now after the renovation of the underground floor there is a unique exposure
2. Plovdiv Old Town
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4.5 based on 1,740 reviews
Bulgaria's "second city", Plovdiv has 19th century houses and Roman ruins, including a Roman amphitheater in use today.
Reviewed By 773edithh
Do go! Wander around the cobbled streets, take a pick at the few ( overpriced) antique shops, check the galleries, the Bulgarian Renaissance homes, climb to the top of the hills and take a look at the breathtaking views.
3. Ethnographic Museum
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4.5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By permia
In the beautiful Argir Kuyumdzhioglu home is a fine array of exhibits, reflecting key aspects of Bulgarian life. An exceptionally ornate setting in the National Revival style incorporating Baroque influences makes for one of the most charming houses in the Old Town. Extensive artefacts are to be seen across crafts, agriculture, musical instruments, and more. Given the importance of Rose Oil, it features well. Musical pursuits cover instruments and also some lovely old gramophones.
4. Bachkovo Monastery
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4.5 based on 411 reviews
The Bachkovo monastery is one of most important monasteries of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. It is a real place of cult and religion that is very respected by the believers. The monastery is also a National monument of culture, reach of history, art and traditions. It conserves a huge number of icons, paintings, church buildings and very precious examples of church utensils from XI to XIX centuries. It is very possible to stay at the monastery, to have pleasure assist at an Orthodox mass, fill the spirit of Orthodoxy, see the wonderful paintings and picturesque surroundings, try the monastery's cuisine, wine and rakia.
Reviewed By georgug1 - Pleven, Bulgaria
This sacred place combines the beauty of the surrounding nature with the warm and welcoming atmosphere of one of the biggest monasteries in Bulgaria. It is free to enter and have a walk in the yard and the church. However, the small museum has a ticket. There are a lot of kiosks around offering everything from traditional Bulgarian dishes to BBQ for lunch, local dairy products, jam, nuts and even corn. Bear in mind, that the prices are little higher than usual, but the traders are open to discounts. A great idea for a family day trip - just 30 minutes away from Plovdiv. It is easy to reach by car and offers paid parking on site.
5. Assenova krepost (Asen's Fortress)
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 44svetlan
Wonderful view of the mountains and Asenovgrad. Large parking right next to the fortress. You can take a walk to the chapel of St. Atanas, for which there is a signpost. Walk along the Roman road, and anyone who wants to continue the walk can reach the river / Lyaskovska river /. Ideal place for relaxation.
6. Art Gallery Philippopolis
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
This Art Gallery located in the old town of Plovdiv, being private, is not included in the combined museum ticket. The entrance fee is 5 BGN. It is located in one of the beautiful traditional houses in the Bulgarian National Revival style of the 19th century, which did bloom strongly in Plovdiv. Besides the architecture of the house itself one can now admire a lot of paintings, mainly by Bulgarian artists.
7. Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum - Bulgarian National Revival Exposition
8. Plovdiv Roman Theatre
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4.5 based on 1,312 reviews
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
We payed the entrance fee 1,5 leva (75 cents) and entered the building. The theater, one of the best preserved in the world, was built in the 1st century AD, when the city was known as Philippopolis (before becoming Trimontium), and the whole cavea, or spectator seats, is still perfectly intact, while the stage has some columns still standing. The view from there was very nice, with the modern city just below, and the Rhodope mountains far in the distance.
9. St. Bogoroditsa Petrichka Church
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 445nikr - Varna, Bulgaria
This church dates from the 12-13th century and it is located within the fortified grounds of the Asen's Fortress and is also its best preserved structure. The ground floor was designed as a crypt and is nothing special. Some remains of 8 centuries-old murals are on the second floor. There are some info boards as well but in Bulgarian only (guide books and other materials in different languages are available at the ticket booth). The church was destroyed several times in the past, including a destructive earthquake in 1928, but was always restored.
10. Chiesa SS. Constantin e Elena
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Lovely frescoes at the entrance welcome one to the grand place of worship. Contributing to the grand facade, in addition to the elegant and ornate white tower belfry. Richly embellished, the interior is striking. A marvellous iconastasis is the divider between the between the priest and congregation. Gilt and paintings make it an awe inspiring sight. Predominantly in a dark azure hue, the lined ceiling has some holy images and impressive suspended lighting.
