Art & Craft Plovdiv
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This tour manages to capture the essence of the history, heritage and traditions of Plovdiv along with its main attractions, all in the span of a single day. Explore Plovdiv and walk among the remnants of ancient civilizations in its UNESCO World heritage sites. Get a taste of our local cuisine, complemented with Bulgaria’s large selection of exquisite wines. The most ancient currently inhabited city in Europe, with a history that dates back to 6th millennium BC, Plovdiv is a rich tapestry of several different cultures and historical periods and a definite must-see for any traveler. Highlights Walk down the Street of Folk Art and Handcrafts Experience our culture at the Ethnographic Museum Enjoy a view of the city from atop Nebet Tepe hill See the beautiful Revival Period houses of the Old Town Discover the Ancient Roman Theatre Visit the Roman Stadium Get in touch with the local art scene at Kapana Go shopping on the Main Pedestrian Street Free refreshments available Description
Our tour begins with Plovdiv’s famous Old Town historical and architectural reserve. This unique architectural museum contains buildings in the style of the Bulgarian Revival Period, ancient Roman and Thracian ruins, various monuments and landmarks, all coming together to perfectly illustrate the complicated history that has shaped this city into the Plovdiv of today.
We enter the Old Town through its north-eastern side for a visit to the St. Nedelya Church, a Bulgarian Revival Period architectural landmark. We continue down Stramna street, also known as the Street of Folk Arts and Crafts – a street full of small shops and market stalls that showcase a wide selection of handcrafts, traditional art and souvenirs that allow you to get in close contact with the local culture. From there we visit an artisan bakery house, where you take your pick between a huge variety of homemade bread and pastries. Stramna street takes us through Hisar Kapia, a medieval gate that is one of Plovdiv’s most famous landmarks.
On the western side of Hissar Kapia is the Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum. Housing a collection of 40 000 cultural artifacts, including furniture, musical instruments, clothing, pottery, tools and household objects, it offers a unique look into the lifestyle of the people who inhabited this region in the past. The museum itself is an intricately decorated Bulgarian Revival Period house heavily featuring Baroque elements.
Just past the Ethnographic Museum is Nebet Tepe – one of the hills upon which the Old Town is built, and the location of what remains of an ancient Thracian fortress. This hill offers a magnificent view of the entire city.
On our way back from Nebet Tepe, we will pass by the Retro Photo studio, where you can take a dip into the local traditions and have your picture taken wearing an authentic Bulgarian folk costume.
Down the street from there are the Balabanov and Hindliyan Houses, known for their impressive architecture, furniture, wall paintings, intricate woodcarvings on the ceilings – a unique design in each room – and artworks.
The ground floor of the Balabanov House acts as an art gallery displaying a permanent exhibition of modern Bulgarian art. The second floor is lavishly furnished with late Baroque furniture.
Built in 1835-1840, The Hindliyan house is the most richly ornamented of all preserved houses in the Old Town.
We move back to visit the “St. Constantine and Helena” Church and continue through the streets of Old Town, lined with Revival Period houses, some of which are historical landmarks.
The crown jewel of the Old Town is the Roman Theatre, also known as the Ancient Theatre of Philipoppol – one of the best preserved in the world. Constructed in the 1st century AD, it was used for theatre performances, gladiator games and hunting spectacles. It is still in use today as a stage for cultural events.
A great deal of the Old Town's buildings are historical landmarks and museums. You can opt to go on a tour dedicated to it in its entirely.
After a lunch break we continue with a visit to the Main Pedestrian Street and its sights.
The ancient Roman Stadium, also known as the Stadium of Trimontium, is mostly buried beneath the city, except for its Northern part, which is uncovered and open to visitors. Games similar to the Pythian Games in Greece were held in the stadium. Here we can watch a short video describing the stadium’s history throughout the ages when it was still in use.
Adjacent to the Roman Stadium is Dzhumaya Mosque – built between the 14 th and 16 th centuries, it is one of the oldest Ottoman religious buildings on the Balkan Peninsula.
Our next stop is Kapana (i.e. “the Trap”) – Plovdiv’s famed art corner. Situated just to the right of this part of the Centrum, it is made up of a labyrinth of intertwining streets lined with modern art stores, stylish little cafes, building walls colorfully painted by talented street artists and constantly changing pieces of modern art scattered around every corner.
Be sure to check for any fun events scheduled during your holiday in Plovdiv.
The tour ends with a trip to the best shopping spots in the immediate area, where you can browse and shop for presents and souvenirs.
Plovdiv is just as interesting at night as it is during the day. To fully experience the atmosphere of this city, try the local nightlife. The price includes
Tour guide The price does not include Entrance fees Notes
Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes – the tour involves walking through the cobbled streets of the Old Town.
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- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 10
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Weekend Retreat in Traditional Rural Villages
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This weekend trip will reveal to you the beautiful nature of Stara planina mountain and will take you back in the Revival period of Bulgaria. You will learn more about traditional arts and crafts and major historical places. Highlights Explore Gabrovo's main landmarks Walk through the Etara - open-air architectural-ethnographic complex Visit the impressive Shipka Memorial Church Discover 250-years old houses in Bozhentsi architectural reserve See the symbolic Thracian tombs in Kazanlak from 5th - 3rd century BC Try delicious Bulgarian dishes Family friendly Description
Our trip begins with 2.5-hours ride from Plovdiv to Gabrovo – the town of humor and satire. The whole region is famous for its architectural and historical landmarks, that’s why our first stop will be Shipka Memorial Church, part of Shipka Monastery. It was built to commemorate the Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian soldiers who died for the liberation of Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). The bell tower of the church, which is 53 m high, has its bells poured out from the cartridges, collected after the battles.
Next we will visit the architectural-ethnographic complex of Etara. It is the first open-air museum in Bulgaria, which reveals the authentic Bulgarian culture and craftsmanship to guests and natives alike. There are 16 workshops along the artisan street, where you can see the production process, have a talk with the craftsmen and buy handmade souvenirs. Examples of pottery, woodcarving, icon painting, furriery, cutlery, bakery, sweets shops, musical instruments and many more can be observed in the complex.
Our next stop will be Sokolski monastery, which is a cultural monument of national importance. It was built in 1843 with the help of the people from the villages nearby. The monastery played a vital role during the April’s Uprising and the Russo-Turkish War.
Later, we will visit Gabrovo, situated in the central part of Bulgaria. The locals are famous for their specific sense of humor, not only in Bulgaria, but also worldwide. They are experts on moneysaving and bargaining, also, they know how to get something out of nothing. Having said that, we will not miss the museum “House of humor and satire” in the town. While walking around the main street, we will also visit the Interactive museum of industry, The Church of Assumption and the famous bridges.
After that we head to Bozhentsi, to accommodate at a guest house where we will have a dinner with traditional Bulgarian dishes. The village is situated near the old Roman road Nicopolis ad Istrum – Augusta Trayana – Constantinople, which made travelling and trade easier for the locals. At the end of the 19th century, Bozhentsi was an administrative, commercial, cultural and spiritual center. Nowadays, there are 100 houses, between 100 – 250 years old. That is why in 1964 Bozhentsi was declared an architectural and historical reserve. After breakfast we will have a walk around the reserve, the museums and the workshops.
On our way back we will visit the Golyama Kosmatka tomb, which belonged to the Thracian king Sevt III, the Kazanlak Tomb of the Thracian ruler Roygos, the Historical museum and the Museum of the rose. Kazanlak is the capital of the Rose valley, where each year a Festival of the rose is held. The price includes
• One night’s accommodation in a traditional house
• All meals and drinks
• A tour guide The price does not include
• Alchoholic drinks
• Entrance fees
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 16
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