Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and it is called the cultural heart of Bulgaria. As it is enriched with the beautiful culture of Bulgaria that has beautiful and cultural sights to visit. Visiting Plovdiv would be the best for you as many people do not visit Bulgaria frequently. Here are the give tops things you must do in Plovdiv to make your tour memorable.
1- Visit Medieval Hisar Kapia Gate
Medieval Hisar Kapia Gate is one of the oldest gates of the town to enter the Plovdiv. The gate was built in the 11th century by the Roman Empire that ruled the country. The gate is a great spot to visit to look at the cultural fortified walls and architecture of the city. With time, people have built the house of the walls of Medieval Hisar Kapia Gate.
2- Walk Though the Glavnata Street
If you want to have an overview of Plovdiv and do not want to visit some particular places then Glavnata street would be the best option. Glavnata street is the local street where the hustle bustle never stops and it has many cafes, open-air museums, and many other places. Also, this place is known for having hundreds of meetups. If you want to visit the street, have a meetup, or read a book at a cafe by yourself then this is the recommended place.
3- Visit Roman Amphitheatre
Roman Amphitheater is one of the oldest ruins of the Plovdiv that was built around 2000 years ago. Even though the Roman Amphitheater is the oldest ruins and gives back the look at the culture of the city, the tourists are still less and not bustling in the city’s place. The locals and the historians also say that gladiatorial fights and other historical events took place in the Roman Amphitheatre. The ticket to visit the amphitheater is not costly and you can easily visit the cultural sight.
4- Have the hearty and classy Meal at Pavaj
Pavaj located in the Kapana district is the most loved and visited the restaurant of Plovdiv. It is recommended to reserve your seat or otherwise, you might miss the chance to eat the classic place of the city, the restaurants offer Bulgarian cuisine with the tweaks of modern cuisine. The famous dishes of Pavaj include their variety of desserts, appetizers (curry and bean), Bulgarian-based ribs, and other than depends on your taste. Make sure you visit the place especially if you love eating and trying new foods.
5- Visit Cat & Mouse for Craft Beers
Cat & Mouse is the place for the people who love to drink and taste beers. The cafe offers a huge range of bears with different and variety of tastes that you will surely do not want to miss. They not only craft beers but also feature beers from different places of the country such as Kabinet (Serbia), White Stork (Bulgaria), Dogma (Serbia), Beer Bastards (Bulgaria), and so many more.
