Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, some of which are 250 m high. Because of these hills, Plovdiv is often referred to in Bulgaria as “The City of the Seven Hills”.
The unique cultural, historical and natural attractions, the sports facilities and the Fair, the cultural calendar, rich in international events, turn the city into a tourist attraction. Plovdiv is the cultural capital of Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center.
With its cultural and historical heritage , Plovdiv is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe and one of the oldest in the world.