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The city is known for its ancient Roman theatre, cobblestone streets and its quirky Old Town. The Ancient Theatre is Plovdiv's most famous cultural landmark - it sits on a hill overlooking the city.

A second user commented: "Spread over three hills Plovdiv claims to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Unfortunately the oldest archeological site was closed. The Roman Theatre ...

Plovdiv is recognized as a major cultural center in Eastern Europe. It has 200 archeological sites with ancient ruins and buildings dotting the cityscape. Of particular note is the Roman theater ...