Which one to choose in Plovdiv
Two ancient sites in Plovdiv. Roman Stadium of Plovdiv has no online ticket listed; Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The Roman Stadium of Philippopolis is a 2nd-century AD stadium in the centre of Plovdiv, built under Hadrian when the city was capital of the province of Thrace. About 240 metres long and once seating some 30,000 people, it lies mostly under the main pedestrian street; its curved northern end is open to view on Dzhumaya Square.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv is one of the best preserved Roman theatres anywhere, built in the 1st century AD for the city of Philippopolis and still used for concerts and opera. Its marble seats curve down a hillside of the Old Town, with a view south to the Rhodope Mountains. It was only rediscovered in the late 1960s.
| Roman Stadium of Plovdiv | Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Theatre & Amphitheatre | Theatre & Amphitheatre |
| Civilisation | Roman | Roman |
| Founded | AD 150 | AD 90 |
| Entry | Free to view; small fee for the visitor centre film | A few euros; reduced for students; free view from above |
| Hours | Visible from the square at any time; the small visitor centre keeps daytime hours | Roughly 9 am to 6 pm in summer, shorter in winter; closed to visits during rehearsals and events |
| Time needed | 15 to 30 minutes | 30 minutes to an hour |
| Booking | No booking needed | Pay at the gate for visits; book event tickets ahead |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | yes |