Plovdiv sightseeing - a walking tour around my spectacular home city

Plovdiv is an eternal city. Its foundations on the 7 hills by Maritza River were laid some 8 000 years ago. Plovdiv is older than Rome, Athens and Constantinople. The city is contemporary of Troy and Mycenae. It is the second oldest European city and the oldest still living city in Europe. Plovdiv is all in one: a Thracian and classical Greek polis, the pride of Philip of Macedonia, biggest and most important city in Thrace under the Roman Empire, a centre of Byzantinism, a stronghold of the Bulgarians, a dream of the crusaders, a magnificent and wealthy and city. Famous historical monuments include the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, the charming Old Town etc. Plovdiv is a spectacular city combining millennial history, unique laid-back atmosphere and natural beauties including the picturesque 6 hills, the peaceful Maritsa River and the mystical Rhodope Mountains nearby. Considered as the most beautiful city in Bulgaria Plovdiv was the European capital of culture in 2019.

Some of the most famous landmarks on the walking tour are: - Main pedestrian street - the longest in Europe (1750 m) - Roman Forum ruins with the Odeon theatre - Plovdiv city hall, the Pelicans Fountain and the famous seats around it named "the buttons" - Roman Stadium - Central Mosque & the garden near by - The Old town with the national revival period houses and 3 of the Plovdiv hills - Ancient Theatre - St. Constantine and Helena Church - Hissar Kapia - the eastern gate of the ancient fortress wall - Nebet hill with ancient fortress ruins and the panoramic view over Plovdiv, Maritza River and the other 3 hills. This tour can be customized to meet your personal preferences.