Western district, Plovdiv

#36 among attractions in Plovdiv

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Western district is a district of Plovdiv, southern Bulgaria. The district includes the quarters Proslav, Hristo Smirnenski, Mladeshki Halm and Mladost, and has 39,158 inhabitants. The largest sports complex in Eastern Europe is located in a pleasant park on the southern banks of the Maritsa river. It includes Bulgaria's largest stadium "Plovdiv", rowing base, football terrains, tennis courts, pools as well as cafés, restaurants and places for rest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°7'55"N, 24°42'45"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Markovo Tepe, Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv Synagogue, Forum Odeon.

1.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Markovo Tepe, Plovdiv
41 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...
1.5 miNE
Memorial
Alyosha Monument, Plovdiv
39 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...
1.9 miNE
Synagogue
Plovdiv Synagogue, Plovdiv
50 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...
2.1 miNE
Museum, Ancient Greek architecture
Forum Odeon, Plovdiv
54 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...
2.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Domus Eirene, Plovdiv
57 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 miNE
Mosque, Historical place
Dzhumaya Mosque, Plovdiv
55 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.
2.1 miNE
Library
Library of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
54 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
54 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.
0.8 miN
Zoo
Plovdiv Zoo, Plovdiv
22 min walk • Plovdiv Zoo is a zoo located in Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv. The zoo in has been closed to the public since July 24, 2008, as it does not meet the requirements for housing and keeping of wild animals.
1.8 miE
Library, Vernacular architecture
Ul. Ivan Vazov, Plovdiv
46 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.
2.2 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Cathedral of St Louis, Plovdiv
57 min walk • The Cathedral of St Louis is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Co-cathedral of the Diocese of Sofia and Plovdiv together with the Cathedral of St Joseph in Sofia, it is one of the largest and most important Roman Catholic places of worship in the country.

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How to get to Western district by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western district:

Bus

Магазин Сани • Lines: 10, Автобус 12, Автобус 26, Автобус 29, Автобус 37 (3 min walk)
Динекспрес • Lines: Автобус 15, Автобус 222 (кв. Прослав - ПУ), Автобус 24 (6 min walk)

Train

Снежанка (23 min walk)
Пионер (24 min walk)