Library of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
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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. The library's main purpose was storing manuscripts and scrolls but it was also used as a place for education, reading, public discussions and speeches. Philippopolis was among the few ancient towns which had a library. ()
Coordinates: 42°8'36"N, 24°45'1"E
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Library of Philippopolis – 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.
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Which popular attractions are close to Library of Philippopolis?
Nearby attractions include Forum Odeon, Plovdiv (1 min walk), Roman forum of Philippopolis, Plovdiv (3 min walk), Cathedral of St Louis, Plovdiv (4 min walk), Great Basilica, Plovdiv (4 min walk).
How to get to Library of Philippopolis by public transport?
The nearest stations to Library of Philippopolis:
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- Централна поща • Lines: 10, Автобус 36, Автобус 66 (3 min walk)
- Тунела - юг • Lines: 27, 7, 9, Автобус 1, Автобус 11, Автобус 20 (ПУ - кв. Коматево), Автобус 21, Автобус 26, Автобус 37, Автобус 4 (ПУ - Тракия А14), Автобус 44 (ПУ - з-д Устрем), Автобус 93, Автобус 99 (3 min walk)
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- Пловдив (20 min walk)
- Панорама (29 min walk)