Ever heard of Plovdiv? You likely will soon. Here’s how to make the most of Bulgaria’s hidden gem before it gets overrun with visitors. ... Pavaj, Zlatarska 7, 4000 Kapana, Plovdiv, ...

In Plovdiv, the 52 Places Traveler meets the people who are turning the city into a true capital of culture. ... The Kapana spot I frequented most, Cat and Mouse, ...

Bulgaria's Plovdiv remains relatively unknown to most travelers, but it's beginning to appear on more and more Balkan itineraries -- and for good reason.

Back to Kapana, though, whose fortunes started changing after Plovdiv won its bid to become European Capital of Culture. The municipality started by banning cars from the streets and then offered ...

Another vibrant place to see is Kapana, Plovdiv’s art district - here, you can wander around the colourful streets and explore the bustling cafes and galleries.

The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv has an almost untranslatable word – “aylyak” – that manifests as a refusal to get caught up in the rat race and a scepticism about the value of overwork.

Kapana, Plovdiv’s creative heart, blends vibrant street art, indie cafés, and natural beauty nestled between historic hills (Shutterstock / Boyan Georgiev Georgiev) ...

Parking in central Plovdiv is set to become significantly more expensive, with a proposed fee of 10 leva per hour (5 euros) in designated restricted zones. The new tariff will apply after an ...

Ever heard of Plovdiv? You likely will soon. Here’s how to make the most of Bulgaria’s hidden gem before it gets overrun with visitors. ... Pavaj, Zlatarska 7, 4000 Kapana, Plovdiv, ...