This 5k ‘Runseeing’ Tour of Plovdiv hits the highlights of the city’s historic center. It includes two of Plovdiv’s seven iconic hills, ancient Roman theaters, the Kapana district, Tsar Simeon Park, and other important sites. Notes: This is a hilly run; many of the streets are cobblestone, which is not easy on runners; and the streets in the historic center are narrow & mazelike, so use our mapped route as a guideline.
Start in the area of the Roman Forum, which is near the Tourist office. Enjoy a ~1.2 km loop of the historic Tsar Simeon Garden park, which was laid out in 1892 and features a singing fountain. Cross ul. Gladston and run do the short, steep (50m) climb up Danov Hill, which features nice views and a 19-century clock tower a the summit. Continue north on ul. Gerov/Alexander 1, passing the Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis and Djumaya Mosque. Continue through the historic Kapana district with its brightly colored houses.
Cross Bl. Tsar Obendinitel into Old Town Plovdiv. Climb Nebet Tepe for its views and remains of an ancient fortress. Then, use ul. Saborna, a lovely cobblestonned street, passing the Ethnographic Museum, Pharmacy Museum, and the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. Cross back over the main boulevard, where the route ends near the Statue of Milyo.
Add-Ons: Our main Plovdiv routes are all in relative proximity. Easily mix in Youth Hill/Bunardzhika Hill, Maritsa River, & Rowing Canal routes.
This 5k ‘Runseeing’ Tour of Plovdiv hits the highlights of the city’s historic center. It includes two of Plovdiv’s seven iconic hills, ancient Roman theaters, the Kapana district, Tsar Simeon Park, and other important sites. Notes: This is a hilly run; many of the streets are cobblestone, which is not easy on runners; and the streets in the historic center are narrow & mazelike, so use our mapped route as a guideline.
Start in the area of the Roman Forum, which is near the Tourist office. Enjoy a ~1.2 km loop of the historic Tsar Simeon Garden park, which was laid out in 1892 and features a singing fountain. Cross ul. Gladston and run do the short, steep (50m) climb up Danov Hill, which features nice views and a 19-century clock tower a the summit. Continue north on ul. Gerov/Alexander 1, passing the Ancient Stadium of Philipopolis and Djumaya Mosque. Continue through the historic Kapana district with its brightly colored houses.
Cross Bl. Tsar Obendinitel into Old Town Plovdiv. Climb Nebet Tepe for its views and remains of an ancient fortress. Then, use ul. Saborna, a lovely cobblestonned street, passing the Ethnographic Museum, Pharmacy Museum, and the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. Cross back over the main boulevard, where the route ends near the Statue of Milyo.
Add-Ons: Our main Plovdiv routes are all in relative proximity. Easily mix in Youth Hill/Bunardzhika Hill, Maritsa River, & Rowing Canal routes.
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