Sheker Mahala, Plovdiv

#32 among attractions in Plovdiv

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Sheker Mahala is the second biggest Roma ghetto in Plovdiv. Its population is 10,000. 2,000 of them identify themselves as Roma, the rest identify themselves as people of Turkish origin. In accordance with its Turkish majority and history, the name of the neighborhood is the Slavized version of the Turkish phrase Şeker Mahalle, which literally means "Sugar/Candy Neighborhood". The district is in the northwestern outskirts of the [town. ()

Coordinates: 42°9'49"N, 24°43'24"E

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Sheker Mahala – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum, Markovo Tepe, Church of St Constantine and Helena.

1.8 miSE
Performance venue at a Roman theater
Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
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1.8 miSE
Ornate showcase for Bulgarian culture
Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum, Plovdiv
46 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's sixth-largest city, the Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum is a cultural gem that provides visitors with a vivid window into the traditional lifestyle and customs of the Plovdiv region.
1.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Markovo Tepe, Plovdiv
46 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...
1.8 miSE
Church
Church of St Constantine and Helena, Plovdiv
46 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's ancient city, stands the Church of St Constantine and Helena, a spiritual and architectural gem that has withstood the test of time. This Orthodox church, one of the oldest in the city, is a testament to the enduring faith...
1.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum, Plovdiv
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's second-largest city, the Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum serves as a custodian of the region's rich and diverse past. This cultural institution is housed in a series of elegant buildings, each echoing the architectural trends that...
1.6 miSE
Memorial
Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv
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1.8 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Holy Mother of God, Plovdiv
46 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...
1.3 miSE
Synagogue
Plovdiv Synagogue, Plovdiv
33 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 miSE
Museum, Ancient Greek architecture
Forum Odeon, Plovdiv
50 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...
1.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Domus Eirene, Plovdiv
50 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.
1.7 miSE
Mosque, Historical place
Dzhumaya Mosque, Plovdiv
43 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.