Trakiya district, Plovdiv

Name: Trakiya district
Address: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

#24 among attractions in Plovdiv

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Trakiya is the largest neighbourhood of Plovdiv as well as one of the six districts of the city located in its south-eastern parts. It has 61,920 inhabitants. Its construction began in 1973, in 1976 it was inaugurated as a neighbourhoods and in 1983 it became a district. Trakiya is one of the largest area with blocks of flats in Bulgaria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°8'9"N, 24°47'33"E

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Trakiya district – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.3 miW
Performance venue at a Roman theater
Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
58 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...
2.2 miNW
Ornate showcase for Bulgarian culture
Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum, Plovdiv
58 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.
2.2 miNW
Church
Church of St Constantine and Helena, Plovdiv
58 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...
2.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum, Plovdiv
57 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...
2.2 miW
Museum, Ancient Greek architecture
Forum Odeon, Plovdiv
57 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 miW
Church, History museum, Museum
Small Basilica, Plovdiv
49 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's captivating city, the Small Basilica stands as a testament to the rich history and religious heritage of the region. This ancient church, dating back to the 5th century, is a remarkable example of early Christian architecture...
2.2 miW
Archaeological site
Domus Eirene, Plovdiv
56 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.
2.1 miW
Church
Great Basilica, Plovdiv
54 min walk • The Bishop's Basilica of Philippopolis, also known as the Great Basilica, is a ruined church from the ancient city of Philippopolis in Plovdiv and built in the mid-4th century AD. It is the largest late antique early-Christian church discovered in Bulgaria and one of the largest from that period on the Balkans.
2.2 miW
Library
Library of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
57 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.
2.2 miW
Museum
Roman forum of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
56 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.
1.4 miW
Music venue, Nightlife
Kolodruma, Plovdiv
37 min walk • Kolodruma is a velodrome and a multifunctional indoor arena located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It has a seating capacity of 4,800 to 7,500 spectators depending on its use.

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How to get to Trakiya district by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trakiya district:

Bus

Сани • Lines: Автобус 25, Автобус 93 (1 min walk)
Форум Тракия • Lines: 10, 2, 9, Автобус 17, Автобус 18, Автобус 21, Автобус 24, Автобус 25, Автобус 29, Автобус 4 (ПУ - Тракия А14), Автобус 4 (Тракия А14 - ПУ), Автобус 66, Автобус 93, Автобус 99 (5 min walk)

Train

Tracia (12 min walk)