Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Old Town and Ancient Theater Video Tour

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A walking tour of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, showcasing daily life in the Old Town, visits to the Ancient Theater, and historical context about King Philip II of Macedon and the city's significance as one of Europe's oldest settlements dating to 6000 BC.

Duration
42 min 46 s
Route distance
19.0 km
Start
Plovdiv
End
Ancient Theater
Stops
5
Channel author
Gabriel Traveler

Timestamps and places

  1. — Plovdiv (Plovdiv introduced as second largest city in Bulgaria)
  2. — Speaker announces exploration of Plovdiv sites
  3. — Ancient ruins of Philippopolis discussed
  4. — King Philip II of Macedon historical context
  5. — Reference to Pella and Alexander the Great (historical context)
  6. — Old Town (Arrival at Old Town area)
  7. — Ancient Theater (Ancient Theater location sign)
  8. — Walking across Tsar Ivailo Street
  9. — Plovdiv confirmed as oldest city in Europe with 8000 years of habitation

Route on the map

PLOVDIV, BULGARIA | Oldest City in Europe | 6000 BC

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