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1 million flowers bloom in Plovdiv

1 million flowers will bloom this autumn in Plovdiv. They are grown in the greenhouses of the Municipal Enterprise “Parks and gardens”. Among the species that will develop with the colors and scent under the 7 hills are violets, daisies and selenium. They will be planted in parks, gardens and along the streets and crossroads in the town. The next year is expected the blooming flowerses in the future European Capital of Culture 2019 to be a total of 3 million. Still around Plovdiv carries the scent of over 5,000 rose bushes.

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ut the flowers are far from the only reasone for which is worth visiting the 5th oldest living city in the world. Extremely attractive to tourists today is the Old Town of Plovdiv. Undoubtedly, its emblem is the Ancient Theater, built in the 2nd century BC. during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan. Because of the incredible acoustics of the stage it still hosts concerts today. Ancient Theater is one of the best preserved in the world. You can see it for a fee of 3 leva or approximately 1,5 euro.

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The Ancient Forum of the city is located in the today’s center of Plovdiv. The forum complex is the largest in the country and the tourists can see parts of it at the central square in the city. It was built in the first century BC. Part of the Forum, which can be seen is the ancient Odeon. It had a 300-350 seats and served as the seat of the city council of Philippopolis. Later it was turned into a theater. Today again it holds various cultural events.

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The Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis was built at the beginning of the II c., during the reign of the Roman emperor Adrian. Today the stadium is located also in the city center under the main street and a part of it can be viewed at Dzhumaya Square. The stadium was build to accommodate 30 000 spectators. The seats were signed and reserved for rich people and important persones.

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In the cultural centert Trakart are the ruins of the late antique residential EIPHNH from 3-4 century AD and the preserved Roman mosaics. In the museum you can explore the really impressive and extensive collection “The glass in antique art.” The exhibits in her track different techniques from 5th century BC to the 4th century AD.

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My greatest pleasure in life is to travel. Undoubtedly there are a lot of amazing places around the world worth visiting at least once in life. However, Bulgaria is such a place where you will wish to come back again and again. In every season and every region of this small country, you can find unique wonders. So share my travels.