Description: The Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis is located under the main pedestrian street of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Its northern part is found at Dzhumaya Square. There you can see the semi-circular part of the spectator seats (sfendona), a panoramic wall with the view of the stadium and visit the presentation centre.
античен стадион (2) античният стадион (2) римски стадион (2) римският стадион (2) стадион пловдив (2) римски стадион пловдив (2) античен стадион пловдив (2) джумая (2) джумаята (2) djumaya (2)
And, by Jupiter! one of the greatest and noblest [cities] in the whole country! Its splendour is even conspicuous at a distance. And the great river that flows close under its walls
Words of Hermes, The Runaway Slaves , Lucian, 165-166 AD
At the heart of today's city of Plovdiv lie centuries of historical layers. In order to reveal the true cultural value of the Stadium it is necessary to become closely familiar with the history of Philippopolis.