Roman Stadium of Philippopolis
Римски стадион
The northern end of a 2nd-century Roman stadium, exposed beneath Dzhumaya Square. It holds up to 30,000 spectators, and you can view it for free or walk down to the seating.
The stadium was built in the time of Hadrian and is about 240 metres long. Most of it lies beneath the present-day pedestrian main street. Only the curved northern seating section is exposed in the sunken area of Dzhumaya Square, and you can look down over the railing for free. You can also go down to walk closer to the seats, which are carved with lion paws. The visitor centre next door has a 3D film introducing the ancient city. The surrounding area includes the main street, the Dzhumaya Mosque and Kapana, making it a good starting point for sightseeing in the city.
Opening hours
Outdoor areas all day; 3D cinema about 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dzhumaya Mosque
- Kapana Creative District
- Plovdiv Main Street (Knyaz Alexander I)
- Sahat Tepe (Clock Tower Hill)
- Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Hindliyan House
- Balabanov House
- Trakart Cultural Centre