Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, more than 8 millennia of age, situated on both banks of the Maritsa River, north of the Rhodope Mountains and south of the Balkan Mountains. It is also known as the "City of the seven hills" because is built-up among seven hills.

The houses in the old part of the town are models of Revival architecture.

Since the city of Plovdiv is older than many European capitals and is an eyewitness of Troy, the city has saved many ancient monuments - Antique Theatre and Roman Stadium from second century, a Roman Forum and others. The remains of the ancient city have been restored and included in all tourist routes, which are organised for the city's guests.

In Plovdiv have always lived many ethnic communities and nations and each one of them has left its traces in history of the town. So here you will find Orthodox, Catholic, Armenian temples, mosques, synagogues and other prayer homes.

In Plovdiv there is held International Fair and prestigious international television and theatrical festivals.

Archaeological, Ethnographic and historical museums provide people with more specific interests with their rich collections.

In the northwestern part of the town there is a large sports complex with stadium, rowing base, swimming pool, tennis courts and field and track athletics runway.

Plovdiv's hills or [TEPETA] as it is pronounced in Bulgarian language, have been declared natural protected areas, and beauty and greenery of the city is supplemented by excellent parks and gardens, which are among the first in the country.

Contemporary Plovdiv offers many monuments to its guests: that of thanksgiving dedicated to the rescue of Bulgarian Jews; bohema of Plovdiv, built in front of Balabanova house, which is monument of Philip II of Macedon; that of Alyosha, of Bulgaria's Reunion and others.

The guests of Plovdiv have a wide choice of places for accommodation, catering and entertainment - hotels and restaurants with three and four star - cocktail bars, specialized restaurants, and fast food chains.