Plovdiv · Old Town · Bulgaria

Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

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A 2nd-century Roman theatre discovered in 1972 by a landslide — and it still hosts concerts today with mountains as the backdrop.

A remarkably well-preserved 2nd-century AD Roman theatre carved into a hillside in Plovdiv's old town, seating up to 7000 spectators across its marble terraces. Discovered accidentally during a landslide in 1972, the amphitheatre is still used for concerts and opera performances against a backdrop of the old town and distant mountains. Visitors can walk the marble seats and explore the stage and backstage areas.