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Plovdiv
Bulgaria
In central Bulgaria on the Maritsa River, Plovdiv is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and was European Capital of Culture in 2019. The Roman theater, old town with Revival houses, and creative Kapana district make the city on seven hills unique.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 34°C with 13h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
8°Jan
12°Feb
13°Mar
19°Apr
22°May
29°Jun
34°Jul
33°Aug
27°Sep
22°Oct
14°Nov
9°Dec
Sunshine hours
6hJan
8hFeb
8hMar
10hApr
11hMay
13hJun
13hJul
12hAug
10hSep
9hOct
6hNov
5hDec
Rain days
5dJan
5dFeb
9dMar
11dApr
11dMay
9dJun
3dJul
3dAug
5dSep
3dOct
8dNov
9dDec
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Plovdiv as a Vacation Destination
Plovdiv is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 34°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.
Good to know
Price level
€
Local languages
BG