Plovdiv Zoo, Plovdiv

#18 among attractions in Plovdiv

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Plovdiv Zoo is a zoo located in Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv. ()

Local name: Пловдивски зоопаркCoordinates: 42°8'38"N, 24°42'39"E

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Plovdiv Bulgaria

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Plovdiv Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Markovo Tepe, Alyosha Monument, Church of the Holy Mother of God.

2.1 miE
Performance venue at a Roman theater
Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the Roman theatre of Philippopolis stands as a majestic relic of the city's vibrant ancient history. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan, the theatre is a testament to the...
1.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Markovo Tepe, Plovdiv
40 min walk • Markovo Tepe, nestled in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, stands as a modern testament to the city's commitment to blending contemporary convenience with its rich cultural tapestry. This shopping center, which opened its doors to the public, has quickly become a hub of...
1.4 miE
Memorial
Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv
35 min walk • Perched on Bunarjik Hill in the ancient city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the Alyosha Monument stands as a stoic memorial to the Soviet soldiers who perished during World War II. Dominating the city's skyline, the monument features a towering statue of a Soviet soldier...
2.1 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Holy Mother of God, Plovdiv
53 min walk • The Church of the Holy Mother of God, also known as the St. Mary Church, is a remarkable architectural and historical treasure nestled within the vibrant city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This sacred site, situated in the heart of Plovdiv's charming Old Town, stands as a...
1.6 miE
Synagogue
Plovdiv Synagogue, Plovdiv
41 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the Plovdiv Synagogue is a testament to the city's rich and diverse cultural tapestry. This synagogue, which bears the marks of centuries of Jewish history in the region, stands as a significant religious and cultural...
2 miE
Museum, Ancient Greek architecture
Forum Odeon, Plovdiv
52 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, lies the Forum Odeon – an evocative historical site that captures the grandeur of the city’s Roman past. This archaeological treasure was once the vibrant hub of Philippopolis, the ancient name of...
2.1 miE
Archaeological site
Domus Eirene, Plovdiv
54 min walk • The House of Eirene is an ancient Roman peristyle house with lavish mosaic floors in Philippopolis, built in the middle of the 3rd century AD in the provincial capital of Thracia. It is named after the image of the Greek goddess depicted in the central mosaic.
1.9 miE
Mosque, Historical place
Dzhumaya Mosque, Plovdiv
50 min walk • Dzhumaya Mosque is located in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. Its Turkish name is Hüdavendigâr Camii or Cuma Camii. The mosque is located in the centre of Plovdiv and was built in 1363–1364 on the site of the Sveta Petka Tarnovska Cathedral Church after the conquest of Plovdiv by the Ottoman army.
2 miE
Library
Library of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
52 min walk • The library of Philippopolis is one of the administrative buildings built in the Northern part of the Roman forum in Plovdiv. The rectangular-shaped building has an approximate width of 20m and length of 15m.
2.1 miE
Museum
Roman forum of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
53 min walk • The Roman forum of Philippopolis is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several ancient administrative buildings at the center of the ancient city of Philippopolis.
1.8 miE
Library, Vernacular architecture
Ul. Ivan Vazov, Plovdiv
47 min walk • The Ivan Vazov National Library is a library situated in Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv. It is named after the famous Bulgarian writer and poet Ivan Vazov. It is the nation's second largest library containing more than 1,500,000 books. The library is also Bulgaria's second oldest, founded in 1879.