Regional Archaeological Museum Plovdiv
Регионален археологически музей
The main museum for Plovdiv’s 8,000-year history, with Thracian gold, Roman sculpture and mosaics.
The museum is located on Sadinenie Square and holds more than 100,000 items. Its displays are arranged by period, including prehistoric, Thracian, Roman and medieval. Highlights include Thracian gold and silver objects, Roman statues and tombstones, coins, and a model of the city of Philippopolis. It helps visitors understand the ruins scattered throughout the city. Tickets cost a few euros, and the museum is often closed on Mondays. It is about a 10-minute walk from the northern end of the main street.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kapana Creative District
- Roman Stadium of Philippopolis
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Hindliyan House
- Sahat Tepe (Clock Tower Hill)
- Nebet Tepe
- Balabanov House
- Plovdiv Main Street (Knyaz Alexander I)