Plovdiv Center

Millennia-old ruins dot busy Plovdiv Central, where crowds watch events in the Ancient Theater of Philippopolis overlooking the hilly city. Cobbled streets with charming 19th-century mansions, such as Balabanov House, show off the city's Revival architecture. The lake at Tsar Simeon's Garden holds evening Singing Fountains shows, while the Kapana neighborhood is known for its buzzing bars, cafes, and restaurants.