Plovdiv

Plovdiv ({{lang-bg|???????}}; Greek:Philippopolis, ?????????????) is a city in Bulgaria and the capital of the Plovdiv Oblast (district). With a population of 376 785 (as of 15 September 2004), it is the country's second largest city (after the capital, Sofia). It is located in the Bulgarian part of Thrace on the riverbanks of Maritsa river and the famous Seven Hills. The population is predominantly Bulgarian, though there are also Roma (Gypsy), Turkish, Greek, Hebrew and Armenian minorities.

Sightseeings

• The Old Town
• Forthress walls and gate
• Ancient Theatre
• Ancient Odeon
• Roman Stadium
• Roman Forum
• Roman Aqueduct
• Eyrene Mosaic
• Ancient Synagogue
• Constantine and Helena Church
• "Sahat Tepe" hill and Clock Tower
• "Nebet Tepe" Hill Complex
• Dzhumaya Mosque
• Imaret Mosque
• Turkish Bath (Art Gallery)
• Virgin Mary Church
• St. Petka Church
• St. Marina Church
• St. Ludvik Catholic Cathedral
• Gothic Evangelist Church
• Tsar Simeon's Garden and The Singing Fountains
• Main Street
• International Fair of Plovdiv
• Rowing Canal (Park for Sports and Recriation)