The ancient Bulgarian city of Plodiv was once part of the Roman Empire, and it is one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. There is evidence of human settlement in Plovdiv as far back as 6000 BC, so history lovers will have their hands full within the seven hills of the city. Archaeological and ethnographic museums trace the history of the region and its people. The Odeon of Philippopolis, a massive Roman theater built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD, was excavated in the 1980s and today is open for visitors and also hosts concerts and performances during the summer.

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