Stoykite – One of the Most Colorful Villages in the Rhodopes

A retro restaurant and the only public collection in Bulgaria dedicated to the bagpipe are just some of the must-visit…

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Three Plovdiv Eccentrics from the Past

Many still remember them, and the legends surrounding their personalities have been passed down through generations. What do you know…

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Did you know that Plovdiv was supposed to have trams?

Nine years before trams were introduced in Sofia, the city of Plovdiv had plans for its first tram line

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Peculiarities of Balkan Customs

A humorous guide on what to expect when you're a tourist or if you are staying longer in the Balkans,…

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Which is the other Kuyumdzhiev House?

Today, we refer to it as the house of Dragan Kaloferetsa, although he passed away decades before it was built

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What Did Dr. G. Valkovich Street Look Like 60 Years Ago?

Another photo that has recently surfaced on social media takes us back to a time when the street was adorned…

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What To Do for 5 Leva in Plovdiv?

Here are a few ideas for spending your free time in Plovdiv that don't require much money—just a desire to…

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The Noble Plovdiv Families: The Gyumushgerdan Family

This wealthy family ruled the City under the Hills for nearly a century.

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Old and New: Kuchuk Paris’s Hali

Nowadays, there are different offices and a dental clinic in the building, but until the 90s, this establishment was the…

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Fairs and Festivals around Plovdiv in August and September

Our suggestions combine ideas for fun activities, village tours, and engagement with local traditions

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