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Main Shopping Street

Plovdiv boasts with having one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe. With its 1750 m. of length, the Main Street is not only a shopping paradise, but also an architectural phenomenon. Most of the houses here have been built in the early 20th century, their architecture representing the Classicism, Secession and Postmodernism. The Main Street loosely bounds the historical center of the city - the Old Town, and is tightly connected with Kapana District and the Tsar Simeon's Garden. Its location makes it perfect for romantic nightwalks or exploring the nightlife of the city. A number of events take place there, such as the Fair of Crafts, as well as a number of concerts and fairs.

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Kapana District

The district emerged as a center for craftsmen 5 centuries ago. Nowadays, one will not find craftsmen here, but contemporary creative entrepreneurs. This project is also part of the artistic program of “Together” – the concept and motto Plovdiv won the European Capital of Culture 2019 with. You will find galleries, workshops, ateliers, studios, cozy restaurants and shops, as well as other art spaces, and there is even a vinyl shop! All these places fill Kapana with modern cultural content not only with their daily activities but also organizing events with social, economic and cultural effect for the city, such as concerts, exhibitions, festivals, forums, art installations, screenings, workshops and many more.

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Danov Hill

Danov Hill (Sahat Tepe) is located in the center of Plovdiv, west of the Main Street. In the first modern city plan, drawn by Joseph Schnitter, the hill was named the Hour Hill. Over time, there were numerous changes, the most serious of which was in 1812 (according to the Arabic inscription above the entrance). It is believed that in Roman times on the top of the hill there was a temple of Venus. Near the tower there is also a radio relay television station, built on January 18, 1956 (on July 1, 1960 it started airing radio broadcasts). Its altitude is 210 m.

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Liberators Hill

The hill is located western from the city center and is the second highest in the city with its altitude of 234 m. Its old name – Bunardzhik, which is still in use, originates from the Ottoman word Bunar (a well), and refers to the small spring that flows down the hill. The hill bears its modern name -Liberators hill, from the two monuments on the top – the Monument of Russian Liberators, who set the city at liberty from Ottoman occupation on January 16, 1878, and the one of the Unknown Russian Soldier, popular as Alyosha. The Alley of Astronauts loosely bounds both monuments, the first pine-tree here having been planted by Yuri Gagarin himself back in 1961. On the foot of the hill, there are a number of sport facilities, as well as the Summer theatre, which is a popular venue of concerts.

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Youth Hill and Children's Railway

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Tsar Simeon's Garden and the Lake with the Singing Fountains

Tsar Simeon’s Garden in Plovdiv is created in 1892 by the Swiss landscape architect Lucien Chevalas (1840-1921). Since the summer of 2015 the restored fountain of Goddess Demeter is brought for a new life, and a Viennese pavilion is built in the center of the park. In addition, new benches and modern children's playgrounds are installed. The trees and the flowers turn the park in a paradise garden. The pearl on the crown of the park is the renovated Lake with the Singing Fountains. You can enjoy the light show of the lake intertwined with water effects. The Fountain’s special dance – a spectacular show with music and light can be observed every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 21:00 during the summer season.

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Leisure and Culture Park is Plovdiv’s greenest area, located near the bank of Maritsa river and within a reach from the city center. Within its borders, there are a number of natural and cultural sites included, such as the Rosarium park, the biggest Rowing Canal on the Balkans, the Common Knoll, and Plovdiv Zoo, which is soon going to open its doors to visitors. The venue is also part of the city's retail area, located within a reach to big shopping centers, residence complexes, restaurants and hotels. The cycling trail network covering almost the whole city, starts from the site. Sport facilities are abundant in the area, including the biggest stadium in Bulgaria - Plovdiv stadium. A newly-constructed Youth Center opened doors last year and offers variety of youth activities.

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Monument of Bulgarian Unification - 1885

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Maritsa River

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International Fair Plovdiv

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