Velja za najstarejše neprekinjeno naseljeno mesto v Evropi, saj ljudje tukaj živijo že več kot 6000 let.
Gre za bolgarsko mesto Plodiv.
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Vsako leto strokovnjaki izpostavijo evropske destinacije, ki si zaslužijo več pozornosti. Letos so popotniški zanesenjaki posebno pozornost namenili Plovdivu, drugemu največjemu mestu v Bolgariji. Mesto ponuja neverjeten preplet tisočletne zgodovine, živahne ustvarjalne scene, razvite kulture pitja kave in številnih razglednih točk.
Plovdiv velja za najstarejše neprekinjeno naseljeno mesto v Evropi, saj ljudje tukaj živijo že več kot 6000 let. Skozi bogato zgodovino mesto prehaja skozi tračansko, rimsko, bizantinsko in osmansko obdobje. Sledi različnih civilizacij obiskovalci opazijo na vsakem koraku. Popotniki najprej raziščejo Staro mesto, kjer tlakovane ulice vodijo preko slikovitih gričev. Tam stojijo ostanki tračanskih naselij in razkošna arhitektura iz 19. stoletja. Številne stare hiše domačini danes spreminjajo v muzeje in galerije.
Zgodovina sreča sodobno ustvarjalnost
Posebno mesto v Plovdivu zavzema antično rimsko gledališče Philippopolis, ki sodi med najbolje ohranjene zgradbe te vrste na svetu. Zgodovinarji njegovo gradnjo postavljajo v prvi dve stoletji našega štetja. Gledališče danes ne sameva kot suhoparen zgodovinski spomenik, temveč v njem organizatorji redno prirejajo koncerte in druge dogodke. To obiskovalcem ponuja nenavaden, a čudovit spoj antične arhitekture in sodobne kulture.
@elisetanriverdi If you’re planning a trip to Bulgaria (and honestly, you should), here’s how to spend the perfect day in Plovdiv 🇧🇬✨ You can also check out my free Plovdiv guide (link in bio or in the comments) it’s got everything you need from where to stay and eat to what to see and do 🫶🏼 Did you know Plovdiv is actually the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe?! And one of the oldest in the world? Crazy, right? Especially considering most of us have never even heard of it. Plovdiv is only about a two-hour drive from Sofia, so you can easily visit on a day trip or even fly directly here, there are plenty of affordable flights from London ✈️ Start your day with brunch at La Cucina, the shakshuka was sooooo so good 😋 Then head out to explore the city. Plovdiv is packed with history, so make sure to wander through the Old Town and visit the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, one of the most beautiful ancient theatres in the world that still hosts events today. There’s also a gorgeous viewing terrace nearby with some of the best views over the city 🙌🏼 As you wander back down towards the Old Town, stop by Balabanov’s House Museum, which is perfect if you love history, architecture and design. Then pop into the tiny Pharmacy Museum Hippocrates, which used to be a real 19th-century pharmacy. It’s such an interesting little spot. From there, head towards the Street of Crafts, where you’ll find local artisans making everything by hand, from glass painting and weaving to candle making and woodwork. You can even join a workshop if you fancy trying it yourself! 🎨 Stop for a coffee at Dukiana Coffee Craftex Roastery & Café, and finish your day with dinner at Festival in the Kapana area, it’s such a great spot with loads of lovely restaurants and bars around 🍷 And that’s it! That’s the perfect day in Plovdiv! 💛 Don’t forget to check out my free Plovdiv guide (link in bio or in the comments) it’s got everything you need from where to stay and eat to what to see and do 🥰 📍 Plovdiv, Bulgaria #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #VisitBulgaria #PlovdivGuide #OldTownPlovdiv ♬ original sound - Elise Tanriverdi 🧿
Drugačen obraz Plovdiva popotniki spoznajo v četrti Kapana. To območje predstavlja prvo namensko oblikovano kreativno središče v Bolgariji. Nekdanje ulice obrtnikov, kovačev in zlatarjev danes polnijo galerije, neodvisne trgovine, restavracije in bari s kraft pivom. Kulinarični navdušenci tukaj uživajo v lokalnih specialitetah. Kuharji pripravljajo odlično šopsko solato in kavurmo, tradicionalno počasi kuhano jed, ki jo natakarji postrežejo ob vrhunskem bolgarskem vinu.
