Plovdiv Province Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Remains of stadium of Philipopolis ancient city in Plovdiv city, Bulgaria
Remains of stadium of Philipopolis ancient city in Plovdiv city, Bulgaria
Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II.
"Kozia stena" hut in "Stara planina" mountain. The picture was taken on the path to "Eho" hut. #Hiking #Bulgaria #NationalPark
Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II.

Popular cities in Plovdiv Province

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Plovdiv
Known for Historical, Walking and Museums
Get away to Plovdiv! Enjoy the museums, history and sunsets.

Reasons to visit

  • Plovdiv Amphitheatre
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The rock sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ is located west of the Thracian cult center Starosel near the village of the same name. There are many fragments of ceramic objects around the cult place, but the site is not archaeologically researched. According to the Bulgarian archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov, the sanctuary Garvanov kamuk /Raven Stone/ belonged to the ancient Thracian cult center Starosel, which is situated on an area of irregular shape and diameter about 10 km including the rock sanctuaries Uyov kamik (a unique penis menhir destroyed by treasure hunters). Megalithic sanctuary Momini Gardi, Peichova Mogila (mound), the sanctuary of Mount Kozy Gramadi and several dozen mound embankments built on sacred hills.
Hisarja
Known for Spas and Museums
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Beklemeto Pass or Troyan Pass is a mountain pass in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains at 1520 meters above sea level. On one of the peaks near the pass there is a monument named "Arc of Liberty", dedicated to the victory of the Russian army in January 1878 capturing the pass, leading to the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman regime. The monument also commemorates the Bulgarian - Russian unity following World War II. #BVStrove
Karlovo
Known for Museums
Get away to Karlovo! Enjoy the museums and more.
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Rodopi
Rodopi
Venture to Mall Plovdiv and Plovdiv Stadium—just two of the sights around Rodopi.
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Asenovgrad
Asenovgrad
Known for Temples, Mountains and Castle
Love temples, mountain views and history? Get away to Asenovgrad!
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The Anevo Fortress (Bulgarian: Аневско кале, Anevsko kale) or Kopsis (Копсис) is a medieval castle in central Bulgaria, the ruins of which are located some 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the village of Anevo in Sopot Municipality, Plovdiv Province. Constructed in the first half of the 12th century, it lies on a steep hilltop at the southern foot of the Balkan Mountains, not far from the Stryama river. In the end of the 13th century, the fortress was the capital of a small short-lived quasi-independent domain ruled by the brothers of Tsar Smilets of Bulgaria, Voysil and Radoslav.
Sopot
Venture to sights like Sopot - Intermediate station as you discover the local area in Sopot.
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