At the heart of today's city of Plovdiv lie centuries of historical layers. In order to reveal the true cultural value of the Stadium it is necessary to become closely familiar with the history of Philippopolis.
Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities not only in Bulgaria but in Europe. It had many names - Eumolpia, Puldin, Trimontium, Philippopolis. From the beginning of the first settlements in the VI Millenium BC the territory has been inhabited without interruption. Thus the city received the name of "The Eternal city of Bulgaria".
Roman Stadium
The Stadium of Philippopolis was built in the beginning of 2nd century AD during the reign Emperor Hadrian. It is situated in the Northern part of the fortified city surrounded by defence walls, in the natural terrain between Taksim Tepe and Sahat Tepe.
The facility, approximately 240 meters long and 50 meters wide, could seat up to 30 000 spectators.
Ключови думи: Пловдив, пътеводител, 2011, Славчо Атанасов, кмет, музеи, археобогия, история, еснография, изкуство, Небеттепе, античен театър, античен стадион, хисар капия, часовникова кула, културен център Тракарт, експозиции, Георги Божилов, Димитър Киров, паметници
