Plovdiv, Bulgaria

I took a 2-HR bus to Plovdiv, and fell in love with it after a 2-hr walking tour. Its culture is a living history that combines Thracian, ancient Greek, Byzantine, and Roman influences. I heard music all around in a very relaxing atmosphere called Ailiok: Spirit of life, Enjoy life, unemployed, etc. Located beneath modern Plovdiv at the original level of ancient Philippopolis, the Stadium was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century for 30,000 speculators. When passing by Ancient Roman Theatre, we heard an opera rehearsal. The tour ended at Nebet Hill, a Roman fortress complex that offers beautiful bird’s eye views of the city and the Maritsa River. — checked in to Plovdiv Old Town. A night walk in lights at Plovdiv old town. — checked in to Plovdiv Old Town.