Ever heard of Plovdiv? You likely will soon. Here’s how to make the most of Bulgaria’s hidden gem before it gets overrun with visitors.

In Plovdiv, the 52 Places Traveler meets the people who are turning the city into a true capital of culture.

Over in the vibrant Kapana district is Old Plovdiv House. Despite the name, it offers modern rooms and apartments in easy stumbling distance of the surrounding nightlife.

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Back to Kapana, though, whose fortunes started changing after Plovdiv won its bid to become European Capital of Culture.

The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv has an almost untranslatable word – “aylyak” – that manifests as a refusal to get caught up in the rat race and a scepticism about the value of overwork.

Kapana, the city’s bohemian quarter, has become the cultural heart of Plovdiv in recent years, boasting boutique shops, galleries, wine bars, restaurants, and beer halls.

Parking in central Plovdiv is set to become significantly more expensive, with a proposed fee of 10 leva per hour (5 euros) in designated restricted zones. The new tariff will apply after an ...

Ever heard of Plovdiv? You likely will soon. Here’s how to make the most of Bulgaria’s hidden gem before it gets overrun with visitors.