About Plovdiv
Plovdiv is one of Bulgaria's major cities, home to around 329,489 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Plovdiv
1
Roman Theatre
2
St. Marina church
3
Dzhumaya Mosque
4
Plovdiv Regional Archaeological Museum
5
Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum
6
Imaret Mosque
7
Ottoman Clock Tower
8
Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
Budget travel
Free things to do in Plovdiv
St. Marina church
Dzhumaya Mosque
Imaret Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Roman Theatre
- Visit St. Marina church
- Visit Dzhumaya Mosque
- Eat at Adisa
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Plovdiv Regional Archaeological Museum
- Visit Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum
- Visit Imaret Mosque
- Eat at Elegant Chinese Restaurant
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Ottoman Clock Tower
- Visit Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
- Eat at White Spider Pub
Where to eat
Adisa
Elegant Chinese Restaurant
White Spider Pub
Restaurant Uncles
Unico
Hemingway Restaurant
Opera
Aylyakria Restaurant
Where to stay
- The Crib Hostel
- Hiker's Hostel
- Saborna 25 Guest House
- A&M Hotel
- Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium
Nightlife
- Zanzibar
- Kapana District
Museums & culture
- St. Marina church
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Plovdiv Regional Archaeological Museum
- Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum
- Imaret Mosque
- Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
In pictures
Plovdiv gallery
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