Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman theatre in Three Hills district, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The ancient amphitheater displays 28 rows of marble seats arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central stage with a diameter of 26.64 meters.
Built during Emperor Trajan's reign in the first century AD, the theater remained buried until its unexpected discovery following a landslide in 1972.
The theater functions as a venue for contemporary performances, including opera concerts, music festivals, and theatrical productions throughout the summer season.
Located at 4 Tsar Ivaylo Street, the theater opens from 9:00 to 17:30 between November and March, and from 9:30 to 18:00 from April to October.
Inscriptions found at the site indicate the theater served as both an entertainment venue and the meeting place for the provincial assembly of Thracia.
Location: Plovdiv
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
Address: ул. "Цар Ивайло" № 2А, град Пловдив
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:00
Phone: +359888679079
Website: https://ancienttheaterplovdiv.eu
GPS coordinates: 42.14684,24.75101
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Bulgaria features ancient and medieval buildings, Orthodox churches, mountain monasteries, history and art museums, as well as natural sites like lakes, forests, and mountain resorts. The country is home to Roman baths, Thracian tombs, Byzantine fortresses, royal palaces, and monuments from the communist era. It also has several historic towns along the Black Sea coast.
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