Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Plovidv discovery

 Plovdiv’s most iconic symbol is the Roman Amphitheater found in the heart of old town. Built in the 2nd century AD under the orders of Trajan and rediscovered in 1972 following a landslide, the amphitheater now hosts concerts and plays during the warmer months of the year.
Like Veliko Turnovo, Plovdiv has a rich collection of homes built during the Bulgarian National Revival, a period renowned for its characteristic architecture. Plovdiv’s old town is popular for this homes.
 Built in 1848, the house is now home to a historical museum.
St Constantine and Helena Church
 is Plovdiv's oldest. Originally built over a Roman church, the current structure dates mostly to 1832. The church is known for its religious art, especially the richly colored images icon that decorate both the entrance to the church and its interior.
The Dzhumaya Mosque built in 1364 in front of the left roman stadium parts.







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