Things To Do in Plovdiv and the Valley of the Kings
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Plovdiv and the Valley of the Kings Attractions
Plovdiv's meandering layout, dead-end streets, and dearth of signs require a flexible approach for any walking tour of the architectural-historical reserve. Old Plovdiv is a wonderful place to get lost; just make sure you're armed with a camera to chart your journey. Plovdiv's steep, cobbled Old Town streets (Ulitsa Knyaz Seretelev, Ulitsa Tsanko Lavrenov, especially) are lined with gorgeous National Revival houses. Try to cover a few of these, but go wherever your eyes lead you: A street like Kiril Nektariev has no museums, but boasts some of the best facades. You easily can cover its prettiest streetscapes in a morning, unless you're keen to examine a few of the opulent interiors or view the artworks housed in some of these splendid houses. In that case, plan a full day or two.
- Religious Site
Bachkovo Monastery
Bulgaria's second-largest monastery is, like Rila, a UNESCO-listed monument, and while the natural environment does not impose the sense of grandeur that surrounds its more famous sister, Bachkovo's artworks alone make this a must-see if you are in the region. Founded in 1083 by two… - Cemetery
Kazanluk Tomb
Kazanluk, center of the rose-growing plains that surround it, was until recently more strongly associated with the overrated Festival of Roses, which takes place here every June. But the past decade has seen an increasing number of Thracian vaults excavated from beneath the burial…
