Bulgaria was on the frontier of the Roman Empire, part of the 1,800km-long Danube Limes of forts and fortified cities.

Find out why Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is an excellent choice for a city break in this family-friendly guest post by Nadav Levy. The post 3 Reasons Why Plovdiv Should Be Your Next City Break appeared ...

Plovdiv city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Bulgaria’s capital of culture. Here’s how to get the most out of a weekend in Plovdiv. Anita Isalska. Tuesday 07 August 2018 14:47 BST.

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.

But there’s much more to Plovdiv than its historical sites, the city is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and has been the European Capital of Culture twice, most recently in 2019.

AS Bulgaria’s second-largest city, Plovdiv is a captivating blend of old and new. It mixes ancient sites with modern art and buzzing neighbourhoods, making it an ideal holiday destination ...

Plovdiv in Bulgaria is Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city and one of the most fascinating places the continent has to offer. Believed to have been founded in around 6000BC, it was named ...

The city's old buildings have been given a new lease of life with modern restaurants and independent shops. Getting to Plovdiv is relatively easy, with direct flights from the UK available from £ ...

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