Day 01
Plovdiv's Roman Heritage, Old Town and Kapana
- The tour begins at the Ancient Roman Theater, one of the best-preserved theatres in the world. It still hosts concerts and cultural performances, offering a remarkable insight into ancient entertainment and architecture.
- Continue to the remains of the Roman Stadium, partially visible beneath the modern city centre and stretching along the main pedestrian street. It reflects the scale of ancient Roman sporting life.
- Visit the Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis, where vast mosaic floors display intricate and colourful early Christian artwork, providing a vivid representation of Late Antique religious expression.
- Explore the Old Town, home to beautifully preserved Bulgarian Revival-era houses featuring ornate façades and elegant wooden interiors that once belonged to wealthy merchants and intellectuals of the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Discover the Regional Ethnographic Museum, housed in a stunning Revival house, showcasing traditional costumes, crafts, musical instruments, and cultural artefacts that reflect everyday life in the region.
- Wander through Kapana creative district, a vibrant area filled with cafés, artisan shops, galleries, street art, and small bars, reflecting Plovdiv's modern artistic spirit.
