Bulgaria

BG-78588

travel time 15 days

distance travelled 2,186 km

sent by Ianica in Varna

BG-105050

Plovdiv, the European Capital of Culture for 2019

travel time 26 days

distance travelled 2,290 km

sent by Katya in Plovdiv

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria in the greater metropolitan area. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established; it is said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe.

Kapana, the trendy district of Plovdiv 

The name "kapana" actually means "trap" in English. In past  times craftsmen lived and worked in this area. Today it is a home to various trendy shops and alternative clubs and bars.