Roman Forum & Odeon of Philippopolis
Римски форум и Одеон
The remains of the ancient city's political and commercial centre, including a small semicircular concert hall, next to the Central Post Office.
The Roman Forum was built in the 1st century AD and covers about 1.1 hectares. It was the administrative and commercial centre of ancient Philippopolis. Today, column bases, shops and road remains are exposed between the Central Post Office and the Municipal Square. The Odeon to the north once served as the city council's meeting place. Its semicircular seating has been restored and occasionally hosts small performances. Most of the site can be viewed for free from outside the fence, and it can be connected on foot with the southern section of the main street.
Opening hours
All day (view from outside the fence)
Nearby sights
- Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis
- Trakart Cultural Centre
- Plovdiv Main Street (Knyaz Alexander I)
- Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Sahat Tepe (Clock Tower Hill)
- Roman Stadium of Philippopolis
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Kapana Creative District