BulgariaPlovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив, pronounced [ˈpɫɔvdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and the most populous city in the Bulgarian part of the historic region of Thrace, located 144 km (93 miles) southeast of the capital Sofia. It is considered the oldest European continually inhabited city, having been inhabited since c. 6,000 BCE. It had a population of 329,489 as of 2024 and 540,000 in its greater metropolitan area. An important economic, transport, cultural, and educational hub of Bulgaria, Plovdiv was the European Capital of Culture in 2019, and joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.
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Climate in Plovdiv
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Plovdiv
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Plovdiv; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPazardzhik
Bulgaria
35 km≈ 40 min
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Haskovo
Bulgaria
70 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripStara Zagora
Bulgaria
79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Long day or overnightSofia
Bulgaria
133 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightBlagoevgrad
Bulgaria
138 km≈ 2 h 10 min
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Pleven
Bulgaria
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightSliven
Bulgaria
142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightYambol
Bulgaria
150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Plovdiv you can reach Pazardzhik (35 km), Haskovo (70 km), Stara Zagora (79 km), Sofia (133 km) and Blagoevgrad (138 km) in about 40 min to 2 h 10 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Plovdiv
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.