Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established; it is said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe. During most of its recorded history, Plovdiv was known in the West by the name Philippopolis ("Philip's Town") after Philip II of Macedon conquered the city in the 4th century BCE. [Wikipedia]
There are several Roman ruins in Plovdiv. This is all that remains of the Forum.
This is the stadium.
And this is the theater (being set up for a concert later in the day).
You can’t leave Plovdiv without whispering a secret in the ear of Miljo, the city’s unofficial mascot. An eccentric and gossip, though perennially penniless and somewhat ragged in appearance he was allegedly so well-endowed that the local ladies adored him. Indeed, so popular was Miljo that the city has honoured him with a statue. [emerging-europe.com]
We stopped by the Ethnographic Museum and saw a few pieces of embroidery.
I love that little peacock purse.
This is a sample of the style of houses in Plovdiv.
These few pictures are from the Archaeological Museum.
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